Low Iron

Hey everyone!

I just got news that I have low iron.  I KNEW this was what was going on.  I have been VERY tired lately.  I have been having some dizzy spells.  So....

Here is my problem.  I already take Miralax and colace to keep things moving....now I have to add iron???  I know that can add to the constipation...so anyone have any suggestions on how to keep things moving?
Prunes do nothing and I haven't found a food that makes a difference either. 

I thought I read that there was a kind of iron that is easier on the constipation???  does anyone know what it is?  My doc is going to call me tomorrow and let me know what his suggestion is...I would call the Surgeon but frankly, she'd only upset me with her vagueness (is that a word?). 

Jen, Congrats on your breaking 300 on your way down the ladder.  You looked great at the ornament exchange.  I hope you get your iron situation figured out.  Sorry, Im no help on that one.

Take care and hope to see you again soon.

Tracy

Repliva is a good iron for post opers it's not too bad on the stomach and constipation thing. There are only a couple different types of iron we can absorb though so it wouldn't hurt to give Marta a call and ask them about it.

It didn't work for me and I have to do infusions though.

I'm a believer in Smooth Move tea. One cup at night and you'll be good to go the next morning. You could also try eating c of Fiber One cereal per day. WE should be getting in at least 30 g fiber and that one cur is 28 g of them. I eat it dry like it's popcorn. You may also want to start eating 1 actvia light yougurt per day. It is doing wonders for me!!

Sherri

Thanks.

I asked Dr. Cacucci last friday...b/c I KNEW it was low.  She did her normal thing.  She told me Iron Gluconate???  I couldn't find it.  I found Iron Glucinate?  I don't know.  I will see what  my family doctor suggests and then go from there.  I will run it by the surgeons office just to be safe.  But I just hate it....they aren't very nice. 

Jen, I feel horrible for you that your surgeon isn't being more open and caring to you.  Dr. Gupta has been wonderful to me.  I sure hope that you can get answers from her.  Maybe you should ask to switch to a different Surgeon for follow up.  Dr. Gupta is in the same office.

I know sometimes doctors and patients just dont click.  But you are such a sweet girl and you would think that with this type of surgery, the doc would be very in tune to you.  Dr. Gupta sure is...she listens and asks questions.  I love her.

Huge hugs for ya.

Hope you are better soon.

Tracy