Anyone else anemic?

I had my 6 month check up and I am still anemic. My iron is low despite taking iron supplements. I also had a gallbladder ultrasound done and it shows that I have gallstones and will need to have it removed. This is what has been causing me to be so nauseated. I have lost 92 pounds so far but I'm still not feeling well. Just wondering if anyone else is having problems with anemia. Brenda 283/191/? -92 pounds

Hello Brenda. Yes you are doing so well with your weight loss. Keep up the great work, You are in onederland. I just had my 6 month labs and I am not anemic, but my iron is a little low. So I talked with my weight management providers on Wednesday and since I feel I am having some memory loss problems, we agreed for me to take a B complex sublingual tablet to help with cognitive memory and with my iron levels. I am not taking extra iron now, I take the Optisource vitamins, 1 tablet 4 x a day. I went to Trader Joes on the advice of another Over Fifty Forum member and purchased the Trader Joes B12/Folic Acid/B6 supplements, 100 tablets for $7.99. I will take one of these 3 times a week. I will check my blood levels in another 3 months. My provider and nutritionist talked about making sure that I am getting enough protein each and every day. By not taking in enough protein (70-90 grms a day) we put ourselves at risk of becoming anemic and have muscle degeneration as our journey expands into years. to prevent this I must up my protein intake and they suggested I turn to my protein shakes and incorporate 2 more drinks per day. We all must be proactive in helping to ward off problems due to this surgery and malabsorption. Good luck in your journey and I hope that the reason for your anemia is found and corrected. Monica

I was anemic before sugery. I had my GYN doc say there has been studies of Iron malabsorbtion problems post bypass. I have my labs drawn next month. I take all the vitamins with iron and everything is still low. I feel great. The only time I actually feel low is with my monthly cycle. Good Luck Tammy Lowery 300/272/198/?