I had iron deficiency from the beginning.  I was scheduled to see a hematologist who discovered it was too low and he put me on a 4 hour IV with Iron one time per week.  It wasn't painful.

I think the most painful part was having to sit in the room filled with cancer patients, I got to learn their story's and about their families.  I never asked how long they had, but some looked really sick.

I was grateful that mine was just iron problems and weight problems, even though in the very beginning they found a growth and an ulcer in my stomach that could have lead to cancer.

Weight loss didn't seem so important during those times, I was just glad to be alive.  I met some beautiful people, and I believe it helped change my attitude about what life was all about at the time.

I suffer from depression from time to time, but then I think about certain friends I made and I try my best to think about how lucky I am to be alive.  Size 6 isn't so bad, even though I LOVED being a size 0.  Nothing felt better than walking into Old Navy and putting on a size 0 jeans. 

I still have them and hope to be in them some day soon.  I know the holidays will be difficult, but I am going to try my best.

Calling your surgeon is a great idea, but I also suggest a hematologist to check all your blood.

I also had potassium and B-12 dificiencies.  I had shots for the B-12's, and the most paintful potassium IV you could ever had.  I even released the doctor and the hospital from any liabilites from removing the IV's.  I was in the hospital over the holidays.  I walked on on that

Potassium IV feels like FIRE going through your veins.  I recommend potassium shots and supplements if needed.  I don't wish the Potassium IV's on anyone.

First of all congratulations on your baby!  We were hoping I would become pregnant as soon as the two years were up.  No such luck.

As far as portions go, I noticed I have been eating more- but I think its due to stress.

When I'm alone I eat more, however when out with friends or family I noticed I don't touch my plate of food. 

I don't understand what's wrong, I do think it has something to do with the belief that my ulcer has returned with a vengence and I am in pain.  Bread seems to be the only tool to save me from the pain.

I think you are doing great, and remember you are a Mommy now... weight loss is good but I heard it takes awhile to get back to the weight you were when you had the wls.

I was a size 0, now a size 6- just purely out of stress.  I am stopping though, I have added exercise.  Thank goodness for dogs.  Otherwise, I would be crying my eyes out at the inability to have children.  Good luck!

I'm addicted to Halloween Oreos and treat myself to 3 a day.  I'm bad on them, and they make me sick on top of that.

I've gone from a size 0 to a size 6.  Not happy.  I refuse to weigh more than I do now.  I feel fat.  My self image is worse.

I think that's the main problem.  My body image that my doctor failed to remind me of.  I still see that size 20 girl looking back at me.

I have very low iron, B12 and calcium. So I am regrouping and trying new vitamins. Good luck

Hi all! Just wondering if anyone else is iron deficient this far out? I hadn't had any problems until recent, and I have always been compliant with taking the correct amount of iron and multi-vitamin. My regular doctor is addressing the situation with further testing because she feels there is no way this is a result of the surgery. At 4 1/2 years post op and my compliance with taking iron she suspects something else. I will call my surgeon Monday. Hope all is well with everyone else. Thanks, Dru