looking for a good post op doctor- Green Bay Area
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...
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...
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.