My Office Visit Report.
Hi Everyone.
Had a Drs. appt the other day. 58 pounds have now melted off this ol' bod of mine.
I feel energized and psyched.
All of my labs were excellent and cholesterol and tryglycerides were outstanding.
BUT........my iron was borderline low.
I wished that nothing was said because I'm kind of obsessing about all of the things that can go wrong now. Rather than prescibe an iron pill, she wants me to work through it with iron rich food.
I wonder if the fact that I have a distaste for meat since WLS has anything to do with this. I make very sure to get all my protein in through other means like legumes, eggs, cheese, nuts & fruits.
She says it is nothing to be concerned about at the moment but we will keep an eye on it when I come in 3 more months for more lab work and check up.
Anyhow, that's my story for now. I absolutely don't feel sluggish or dizzy like she asked and told her to please not put that suggestion in my head because I'm too susceptible. ( I'll friggin' hop into bed for the rest of my life if she even hints that's something is wrong!) 
Still have not lost any hair.
What do you think? Will I live? (LOL......with a serious edge.)
Sincerely~~
Diane
Had a Drs. appt the other day. 58 pounds have now melted off this ol' bod of mine.
I feel energized and psyched.
All of my labs were excellent and cholesterol and tryglycerides were outstanding.
BUT........my iron was borderline low.
I wished that nothing was said because I'm kind of obsessing about all of the things that can go wrong now. Rather than prescibe an iron pill, she wants me to work through it with iron rich food.
I wonder if the fact that I have a distaste for meat since WLS has anything to do with this. I make very sure to get all my protein in through other means like legumes, eggs, cheese, nuts & fruits.
She says it is nothing to be concerned about at the moment but we will keep an eye on it when I come in 3 more months for more lab work and check up.
Anyhow, that's my story for now. I absolutely don't feel sluggish or dizzy like she asked and told her to please not put that suggestion in my head because I'm too susceptible. ( I'll friggin' hop into bed for the rest of my life if she even hints that's something is wrong!) Still have not lost any hair.
What do you think? Will I live? (LOL......with a serious edge.)
Sincerely~~
Diane
Diane,
CONGRATS on your 58 pound loss you are doing great!!!!!!
You are going to be fine ... just follow her advice ... when are they going to recheck your labs again?
hug,
Britt
Nothing - tastes as good as it feels -to be at my ideal weight :)
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WOOWOO Diane! How awesome for you!!! Keep up the great work!
Do you drink tea? I read somewhere that tea can be "iron inhibiting". Maybe the tanic acid...I dunno! Vitamin C is supposed to have a similar effect as red meat on the absorption of iron. You're gonna do great! Your hair looks gorgeous!
How awesome for you!!! Keep up the great work! Do you drink tea? I read somewhere that tea can be "iron inhibiting". Maybe the tanic acid...I dunno! Vitamin C is supposed to have a similar effect as red meat on the absorption of iron. You're gonna do great! Your hair looks gorgeous!
Cheri, The Happy Bandster
Congratuations on your weight loss...its awesome. I understand about the taste changes after surgery. I have problem with artificial sugar. The sugar-free stuff tastes awful to me and I ate these things all my life. Yes, red meat would be ideal to raise your iron rate. Did the Dr. give you a list of iron-rich foods?
Good Luck and please keep us updated.
Rosemary
Hi Diane,
Congratulations on your weight loss, you're doing great, and you look terrific. Just keep doing what you're doing, listen to your doctor and you will be fine.
Look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
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Wow, you are doing such a wonderful job. Congrats on 58 lbs. gone! Here's a list of some foods with iron that might help you.
Some Good Sources Foods Rich in Iron* (Dietary Iron) are:
| List of Grains Rich in Iron: | Iron (mg.) |
|---|---|
| Brown rice, 1 cup cooked | 0.8 |
| Whole wheat bread, 1 slice | 0.9 |
| Wheat germ, 2 tablespoons | 1.1 |
| English Muffin, 1 plain | 1.4 |
| Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked | 1.6 |
| Total cereal, 1 ounce | 18.0 |
| Cream of Wheat, 1 cup | 10.0 |
| Pita, whole wheat, 1 slice/piece, 6 ½ inch | 1.9 |
| Spaghetti, enriched, 1 cup, cooked | 2.0 |
| Raisin bran cereal, 1 cup | 6.3 |
| List of Iron Rich Legumes, Seeds, and Soy: | |
| Sunflower seeds, 1 ounce | 1.4 |
| Soy milk, 1 cup | 1.4 |
| Kidney beans, ½ cup canned | 1.6 |
| Chickpeas, ½ cup, canned | 1.6 |
| Tofu, firm, ½ cup | 1.8 |
| Soy burger, 1 average | 1.8 to 3.9* |
| List of Vegetables Rich in Iron: | |
| Broccoli, ½ cup, boiled | 0.7 |
| Green beans, ½ cup, boiled | 0.8 |
| Lima beans, baby, frozen, ½ cup, boiled | 1.8 |
| Beets, 1 cup | 1.8 |
| Peas, ½ cup frozen, boiled | 1.3 |
| Potato, fresh baked, cooked w/skin on | 4.0 |
| Vegetables, green leafy, ½ cup | 2.0 |
| Watermelon, 6 inch x ½ inch slice | 3.0 |
|
A Sample List of Foods Rich in Iron: |
|
| Blackstrap Molasses, one tablespoon | 3.0 |
| Dates or Prunes, ½ cup | 2.4 |
| Beef, Pork, Lamb, three ounces | 2.3 to 3.0 |
| Liver (beef, chicken), three ounces | 8.0 to 25.0 |
| Clams, Oysters ¾ cup | 3.0 |
| Dark meat Turkey ¾ cup | 2.6 |
| Pizza, cheese or pepperoni, ½ of 10 inch pie | 4.5 to 5.5 |
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You sweet heart you!! You are doing amazing things with that sweet ol body! You have come a long way baby! I too am borderline low in the iron department. I have added Slow Release iron pill to my diest with vitamin c and woo hoo I am a few points higher in just one month! Over the counter is good!
Do not obsess!!! Stay at peace you are doing great! Most Active
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