It's pretty common.  No amount of protein is going to change low iron if it isn't also high in iron.  I take slow release iron daily and it helps.  Try to take it with something high in vitamin C (an orange, grapefruit, vitamin C supplement...) because vitamin C increases iron absorption.  :)

It's been a wonderful, crazy two years!  Down almost half my body weight and feeling wonderful.  Just had my first round of plastics. :)  Surgery was certainly the best choice I've ever made.

WOW . . I just read your story . . by now you must have had those beautiful twin girls . . I'll have to go and see if you've posted pictures . . you did great only gaining 22 pounds through the pregnancy . . that's sad about your husband leaving you and you losing your house . . but, like you said, God will find a way . . I hope all is well for you . . I used to post a lot, but stopped --- It was very helpful for me and I will get back to reading posts and posting myself . . I had my sleeve November 12, 2007 . . . I have done great, but would like to lose another 15 lbs. or so . . . looking forward to hearing your update . . FAYE 

Hello my surgery sisters (and brothers)!
Can you believe we are 2 years out from surgery!
It's unbelievable.   For me, my life has changed so much.
I feel so much better.  My asthma was gone the first month, and I had asthma really bad.
Pam T. thanks so much for your wonderful Hot Protein Chai Tea recipe.  This has been a life saver for me.  My pouch can't handle cold beverages.
I'm not at goal but I'm pretty close.  Still loosing weight.  I decided to limit my carbs, up my protein and drink extra water and quickly I dropped 10 pounds!
Take a minute and check in.  I still love this website and check it most everyday.
Take care everyone!
Judy

a little update for all of you- well im three weeks away from delivery- and acrtaully im having identical twin girls. this preg has been rough on me- very straining physically... i have put on 22 pounds total throu the whole thing- drs seem pleased with my process.
I am a bit of a star over here as- im the first RNY patient to successfully carry twins in my medical facilty im goin to.. every one is very excited- the probs im having are as follows...
still eating limited amounts of food- still have an issue swallowing meats. i still dont eat bread, or most carbs and esp now cant each much more than i did in the early stages of my post op phase...
i get very dizzy as twin b is stuck breech under my pouch, so needless to say i tend to throw up alot..
other than that im ok- emtionally runied as my husband has left me, and i lost my house..
but god will find a way. im just hoping me and the babies will push through ok. one is a little smaller than the other- but thats expected.
im looking forward to hopefully a healthy delivery and some pretty little girls.
anyone else having twins?