Iron Deficiency question......
I am now 16 years out and I am now informed that I need to Iron Infusion (x2). I wonder why after 16 years, my iron levels are low. My annual physical revealed I am anemic. I did my Colonoscopy and an Endoscope to rule out a bleeding ulcer in the pouch. None. He said all was good and now wants to do (2ea) Iron Infusions....
I would like to hear from anyone else who has had a similar experience. My PCP put me on Iron Tablets (Ferrous Sulphate 320 mg). The Gastroenterologist said that I won't absorb enough of that to make any difference. My PCP knows very little about Bariatric Surgery.
Jeff
on 7/26/22 2:35 pm
it's not uncommon for iron issues given the malabsorption. I take preferrin for my iron and 2X the dose. When you look back at your labs, do you see the trend of the ferritin dropping? You should watch it after the infusions plus the daily supplementation and see how it trends over time.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
on 7/26/22 7:58 pm
Which Proferrin do you use? I was looking into switching from my bariatric iron chews to a pill and there are a couple different ones.
RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150
REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 164 GW 155
on 7/27/22 5:58 am
You should look at your Ferritin (iron store) as well.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
Ferritin does appear anywhere on my 3 page report. I just made an appointment to see my PCP on Aug 5. That may be something that he needs to request on my Blood order. I really like my PCP. He doesn't know much about Bariatric issues. He is relatively young. Everyone is to me.
Thank You, Jen
Jeff W Waldrop