Iron in Gummy Form?
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If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell 
Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
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Do not...repeat *DO NOT* play games with your nutrition. If you have kids or grandkids, give them the gummies! Those were made for children, anyway.
DSer's need heavy duty nutritional supplements from the word go, and for LIFE! PRESS your doctor for that upper GI...it's not pleasant..I had one early out, because I couldn't eat for sh--, but after they did that, and stretched things out a bit, I was eating like a champ!
I had no major issues until this last six month set of labs, and I know I was screwing up because of a major life event...my Mom's passing. I have had ongoing calcium issues, but never as many nutrient issues as I have now.
I'm getting back on track, but not without a month's worth of infusions, multivite, calcium and iron...and, because my veins are so small (always have been, has nothing to do with DS) I'll be having a port installed Thursday, so I can get the rest of my infusions. My veins keep blowing, and that may have to do with PCM (protein calorie malnutrition).
I may have just narrowly avoided a major hospitalization due to malnutrition...my doctor hasn't said it, but I figure any time you get referred to a hematologist for IV treatment, and among your lab diagnoses is the "mal" word, along with several other issues, that's serious.
All DSers on this board...learn from this!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
GUMMIES ARE NOT FOR DS PATIENTS!! I am shocked that your doctor or program would even recommend gummies! My program warned against them from the outset, during pre-op clasases!
Have you not read in the posts that gummies are not appropriate for DSers?
Do you want to DIE...which you could very well do if you don't find a credible bariatric nutritionist and/or doctor. Apparently, your surgeon or hospital program just doesn't ge the DS. Since it is not as prevalent as the RNY, many programs don't have a clue about DS nutrition.
If you want to live with the DS, you have got to get serious about your supplements...TODAY!
I'm sorry about you swallowing issues, but if they're that bad, you must not be getting adequate hydration, either. Are you still on IV fluids?
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Thanks again, Terri
PS. I am not on IV Fluids at this point.
Didn't mean to sound so harsh, but my own nutritional issues have got me really, really scared, and afraid for anyone else who might be headed down that path.
Jesse Jackson, Jr. is at Mayo Clinic today because of nutritional issues associated with his DS. Bipolar has been reported, but improper nutrition can mimic that disorder. Malnutrition can lead to depression, because if your body's not getting the proper nutrients, your brain sure isn't! As soon as "gastrointestinal issues" were reported as part of his problem, I was 99.9% sure he was having DS nutritional issues.
I covered the man when he was just entering public life, during my days as a reporter in Chicago (pre-DS), and his obesity crept up on him once he became a congressman. His sister Santita also has the DS, and to my knowledge has remained healthy. I have not seen or talked to either of them in years, but I think this is the second time Jesse Jr has gotten into nutritional trouble.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Very interesting about Jesse Jackson Jr. I had no idea he had the DS.
Thanks again, Terri
Terri,
This would help you feel less overwhelmed, fill this guy up once a month, and the day is TOTALLY portable. SAVES me SO MUCH TIME every day!!!!
You are doing GREAT!!!! Keep posting!!!!
-Jamie
RNY 2/26/2002 DS 12/29/2011
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1
SW 298 CW 192 BMI 32.9~60% EWL
LW 151 in 2003
TT 4/9/2003
Normal BMI 24.8 is my GOAL!!!
GBP (RNY) 2/26/02 298 lbs, TT 4/9/03 151 lbs, DS 12/29/11
HW 317 SW 263 BMI 45.1/CW 192 BMI 32.9/GW 145 ~ Normal BMI 24.8
**Revision Journey started 3/2009 Approved 12/12/11**
Lowish BMI? See Lightweights Board! Lightweight Creed For more on DS see www.DSfacts.com
If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
I my DS
on 8/21/12 7:30 pm
If you must, try a liquid one. You can chug it down and not let a nasty taste linger in your mouth. The only way a vitamin can taste good as a gummy would be to leave out too many necessary things.
