Anemia

I am three years post op and just found out I have slight anemia.  I am having more tests run today.  Has this happened to anyone?

Hi Kendall,

Yes, I became severely anemic while banded.  It was due to the fact that the band made it impossible to eat solid foods. 

Hope your tests help determine the course of action for you. Good luck.

Me too! Are you cold all the time? I stay so cold. My periods have been crazy so that doesn't help any. I can't take the iron supp. they make you constipated. Try to eat spinich I eat it raw in salad. I can't stand it cooked. Hope you get better! Renea

Thanks for the responses.  I fit all these symptoms! 

If your periods have become heavier since being banded, that can contribute to anemia.

 I've had "anemia of chronic disease" since a year or so after my surgery, but my hematologist says there is no relation between the two.

 I'll get the test results today.

Per results of my surgeon's follow labs, I am at least now a bit anemic. I eat almost no red meat. I take 1-2 supplements a day. I've added beans and lentils in my diet (99% fat free chili from Trader Joe's) and eat a couple of hardboiled eggs during the week (yolks are a source for protein). My primary did a follow up test and my levels are now normal.

My daughter and I became severely anemic with our bands, I was deficient in vitamin D and calcium too.

 Thanks everyone. Dr. Says it's only mild. I need to watch my diet. Duh!  You would think it would scare me into cutting out all the crap I eat.