looking for a good post op doctor- Green Bay Area

wenklebe
on 5/12/09 2:31 pm - WI
I moved to WI about 18 months ago.  I had lap RNY in Nov. 2006.  I have lost about 140 pounds and have kept it off.

I am looking for a doctor in the Green Bay area who understands the post op patient.  I have seen a general practice and had my annual physical which shows my blood is all out of wack.  I am severely anemic now.  I think it has to do with not getting enough B-12 (I use injections).  My surgeon had me taking it every 2 weeks...this doc seemed to think it wasn't necessary because my B-12 blood levels were normal (?)...  I had taken a shot 3 days prior, and normal for normal and normal for post op are different.  He prescribed me to take iron supplements (81 mgs a day).  Now when I do take a B-12 shot I am sick for 2 days (iron toxicity?).  I had to quit taking so much because I had a constant metallic taste.  The doctor seems to think the anemia is related to my female cycles but I think it is due to lack of absorption.  I have been having problems with not having energy along with problems with thinking and concentration.  It is like I have become ADD at 35 years old. I am a mother of 3 and a full time student so I can't sit and stare at a wall all day.   I can't seem to get this doc to understand this, he's old so we will give him the benefit of that...  I just want to find a doc that can help me get myself back in order.  I know my problems are related to nutrient deficiencies, but I am not sure what I need to do to get things right again...
Nish
on 5/16/09 4:21 am
I see Dr. Matthew Johnson.  He is through prevea and is located at the St. Mary's hospital site.  He is wonderful surgeon and follows up with his patients for 5 years after their surgery.  You can call 496-4700 and ask for his office.  Good Luck.
Tania!
wenklebe
on 5/16/09 5:34 am - WI
Thanks, I will look into him.  My GYN had me start taking ferrus glucomate (iron) and I am already starting to feel better.  He said the ferrus sulfate I was taking is a harder to digest iron plus the salts were what was causing the metallic taste.  I am also taking it with orange juice which they said the vitamin C helps.  And of course no calicum around the time I take it.
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