Sluggish And Run Down

Ok, so as of yesterday, I was 3 months post-op.  I'm having a problem with feeling sluggish and run down about every 10 days or so.  I'm finally getting enough protein - thanks to my protein bullets, but still the lethargy hangs on.  I saw my PCP 1 month post-op and she did my labs and told me I was anemic.  So, I'm wondering if that has just gotten worse since then.  I have an appointment with her next month and she will do my labs again, surgeon won't do labs until July (unless there is a problem).  Just in case someone is thinking this is period related, it's not.  I had a hysterectomy 16 years ago; however, I do still have my ovaries.  So, anyone have any ideas as to what might be going on?  I left work yesterday at lunch because I was totally wiped out and nauseous.  Slept for several hours and then went to bed around 9:00 last night.  Didn't sleep well at all and wound up staying home today.  I hate feeling like this and hate the fact that I feel I should be feeling so much better and have a ton of energy since having my surgery.  Initially, I did feel great and had a bunch of energy, but then it just kind of went out the window.

LOL Wendy... not at your post, but at the fact someone might say you're on your period. that's always MY first response! LOL... I have never been anemic... but that's low iron, right?  Did they suggest you take more iron? Are you taking an iron supplement or just relying on your vitamin?  Just curious, let us know.  I have heard of wls patients getting so low on iron that they need it intravenously...  but your doctor would not let you get that low.  I hope you get to feeling better soon...  are you taking b vitamins, or sublingual? It can make you tired also if you dont get enough in.

Melinda, Yes you are correct anemia is associated with low iron.  I take a medication called Foltrin which is Iron and Vitamin B12 together.  I think I'm going to call the surgeon's office tomorrow to talk to them and see what they say at this point.  Thanks.

Get your labs checked agian. I wouldn't wait until July. You could be running low on your iron or B vitamins. The B-12 shot a lot of WLS patients have to give do good with giving energy back. Hopefully you can get your labs run and see what it is so you can get it corrected and feel better.

Sweetie, call the office and talk to Danita (your docs nurse).  Tell her you think you may be anemic and could you get some iron.  I think they use Foltrin.  She will take good care of ya!!

Thanks Paula, but I already take the Foltrin.  Is it possible to take an additional iron supplement?

My husband had the same thing (minus the period stuff...) and it was his IRON.  He was taking it too close to his Calcium.  I say get your labs checked. Hugs, jenspen

Hey Wendy,  I know how you feel.  I get all my protein but I have a hard time getting my liquids.  Dr. gave me foltrin.  Are you taking that?  I started taking the liquid calcium so I don't have to take all those pills.  I take iron in morning (330am) and calcium in afternoon (4-5pm).  I've been blaming my tiredness on the fact that I get up at 3:30am everyday.  We have an onsite nurse practitioner where I work so I went in there yesterday and got a B12 shot.  I actually feel a little better.  Hope you find out what's going on and get to feeling better soon!!

Melissa

Hey, I had the same problem just a few weeks ago, about 2 1/2 or 3 months out from surgery.  I was anemic.  I now take the bariatric advantage chewable Iron with vitamin C.  I also do the sublingual B12 everyday.  It has made a huge difference. Hope this helps, Marilyn

Thanks everyone.  I am taking an iron/B-12 supplement (Foltrin) daily.  I take it approximately 4 hours before I start taking my calcium so I don't think I'm taking it to close to when I take my calcium.  I know the labs from my PCP in February indicated I already had anemia.  Who knows, I might have been anemic before my surgery and just didn't know it.  I am going to call the surgeon's office tomorrow and talk with them and see what they want to do or what they suggest.  As soon as I know something I'll post what's going on.  Thanks again and I'm off to bed as I'm just sooooo tired.