Iron studies--Do I need an iron infusion?

Joanlaptods
on 12/5/11 12:37 am

                      preop   may        aug        Nov
iron               11          15           7.3          9.3
ferritin            62         102        47           67
TIBC             73           50          53           55
transferrin
saturation      0.15     0.30      0.13         0.16
Hb                   135      118       112          120

I have been taking 2 proferrin 11mg since surgery and increased to three a day in august. I thought it was working as my ferritin improved but my internist noted that my saturation is still low and so he is considering giving me an iron infusion. What do you think?

start 315lbs lapband feb2006-196 lbs night Reflux bc esophageal dilation,216 lbs band replaced may 2008. Gained up to 286lbs still reflux and regurg Ds March 2011 cw 165 lb

Elizabeth N.
on 12/5/11 1:06 am - Burlington County, NJ

DS on 12/04/06

I would LEAP to iron infusions. Right now.

(deactivated member)
on 12/5/11 1:21 am

Simple answer? Yes.

(deactivated member)
on 12/5/11 3:19 am

YES

Joanlaptods
on 12/5/11 4:42 am

DS on 03/08/11

Thanks thats what I needed to hear so I will call my internist to get one soon. Is there a preferred kind?

start 315lbs lapband feb2006-196 lbs night Reflux bc esophageal dilation,216 lbs band replaced may 2008. Gained up to 286lbs still reflux and regurg Ds March 2011 cw 165 lb

duncans
on 12/5/11 12:52 pm

Most hematologists have their "favorite" infusion based on current studies (least anaphylaxis) and cost.

Iron studies--Do I need an iron infusion?

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Iron studies--Do I need an iron infusion?