Can anyone recommend a Hematologist?

Tabitha70
on 10/5/11 7:18 am
Hello everyone

I'm having trouble with absorbing Iron and would greatly benefit from an iron transfusion. Problem is, my levels are just barely still within range but are sinking.
Do any of you know a good hematologist in the Triangle area that is familar with bariatric surgery patients and their needs?

Thanks in advance.

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RNY 11/00
with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3 
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !!  I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!

LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies! 

tbl2008
on 10/5/11 12:54 pm - Greenville, NC
I'm sorry I don't. DH might know someone, he'll ask at work tomorrow. Sorry you are having problem with your iron levels!!
285/204/199 starting/current/goal weight
Tabitha70
on 10/5/11 10:53 pm
Thanks so much!

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RNY 11/00
with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3 
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !!  I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!

LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies! 

sgar375
on 10/6/11 7:21 am - Cary, NC
I see Dr. JoEllen Speca at Rex Hematology.   I've got some other non-RNY issues but she definitely understands the restrictions from my RNY.

Start 303/Surgery 273/Current 188/Goal 185
Tabitha70
on 10/6/11 7:42 am
Thank-you. I'm off to Google her!

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RNY 11/00
with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3 
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !!  I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!

LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies! 

Wulfpakgrl
on 10/9/11 12:08 am
Dr. Mark Yoffee at the Cancer Centers of NC across from Rex.  He's my hematologist and I love him.

Good Luck
Christy
Tabitha70
on 10/10/11 7:27 am
Hi Christy.
 I  looked up Dr. Yoffee and don't see him listed with Cigna unfortunately. I do have an appointment on Thursday with a hematologist that my PCP referred me to but have no idea if he is weight-loss surgery friendly or not.  Keeping my fingers crossed it goes well!
Thank-you!

*************************************************************************************

RNY 11/00
with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3 
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !!  I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!

LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies! 

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