Lyn, I was diagnois with severe anemia this past spring. My doctor was very aggressive with treatment, 3 rx iron tablets of 350 mg each a day. He wanted to try that first and see what would happen and try to avoid doing the infusions. Infusions have to be done in an OR orignally due to a bad reaction to the iron itself. If you can avoid it I would do it at all costs. I had my blood tested 3 weeks after starting the iron pills and I had enough improvement in my blood work that the dr. wanted to continue this treatment.  Thank goodness he did now my blood level is looking ok. We have not tested my reserves and will do that in a couple of weeks to see how things are going. Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I hope that you get better soon. Stephanie

You look so great!  I've been using you as my role model and gauge since we started out close in weight and the same doctor.  I hope I can do as well as you are!

Has anyone who is more than a couple years out needed iron infusions for anemia?  My iron level is in the dumpster since the pancreatic surgery.  Can't seem to get it up and I'm really tired of feeling crappy.   Lyn

I currently have Coventry. Dr. Eibes should have my pitiful records and my phych eval.   I do not want to call every three days to see if letters have been sent or if I have been approved cuz I think it would make me nuts.       My annual enrollment for benefits is coming up and I may have the option to switch to BCBS at that time. If Coventry is unreasonable I may switch.

Melissa Holy cats girl!  You look awesome.  Great job.  You truly are a whole new person based on your pics!  Keep up the good work you are an inspiration to many.........