6 month check up

I had my six month checkup a week ago. My iron is low. I was taking iron. But my cholesterol was still high (211). Well, it isn't high because of all the red meat and eggs I eat (not). I don't think there is anything I can do to reduce it. My liver must be really good at making it. I eat almost no red meat. Don't like it anymore. Very few eggs, too lazy to cook them in the morning. I drink skim milk. Guess I'd better lay off the bacon that I eat about once a week (two slices). So now I have to take 2 iron capsules. At least there is a reason why I'm so darned tired all the time. It's a relief to have something show up rather than thinking it's all in my head. Twelve pounds till the century club! Thirty two till goal! My goal is 100 by Christmas or New Year's and goal by my birthday March 2. Lyn

Hello!! I did finish putting up the lights....I must admit it looks pretty cute....I took the digital out there and took some pics 211 isn't that high for cholesterol.....some folks are just going to have high cholesterol no matter what they do, blame it on the genes!! My mother-in-law who is stick thin and eats very healthy, has very high cholesterol even on medication.....so don't be too hard on yourself! Now about that iron problem, what kind of iron are you taking??? Some irons aren't very easily absorbed by us! I had major iron problems due to constant bleeding, and only one iron helped me! Are you taking Vit C with your iron?? It helps you absord it better too! You are still doing an awesome job!!! Keep up the good work! I have left over iron, the kind I use, I would be willing to send it to you to try out!! Since I had the hysterectomy in Oct, my levels are back up and I don't have to take the extra iron......woooohooooooO!!!!! Take Care Jesi

I'm taking ferrous fumarate. I also take a vit C right before I take it. I was taking 1 (18mcg) and now am taking a second one later in the day. I have to be careful when I take it because I also take synthroid. I can't quite figure out why my iron is low since I have no female equipment. Oh well, iron is cheap! Thanks for all the support!

Lyn - Wow - sounds like you will be in the century club very soon. Glad to hear that they were able to figure out why you are so tired. Let us know what they put you on. God bless, Andrea Sorry so short, falling asleep at the computer so going to beddy-bye now...........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Congrats Lyn on your weight loss. My calcium levels are up! My good cholestrol is up the bad is down, just can't win for losin! I have to make an appt to talk over with the doc, that's what the note said from him. You are doing fantastic! Keep up the good work. I'm FINALLY down to the 190's can't wait to hit the 80's Only 40-45 to goal, would like to be under so I have some room to play. Far as the iron, I agree, maybe not being absorbed? Take care, Carolyn

Hello Lyn that is awsome keep up the great work Laurie

Wow Lyn, Awesome Job!!! "Weigh" to go!!! I'm new to the Iowa boards, having lap RNY on the 29th of November...just 7 short days a way, once I go to bed here in a bit LOL Hope I do as good a job as you!!!! Heres to lighter days ahead...Debi