4 Years post-op on 8/20.

My 4 year anniversary is this weekend. I lost a total of 145 lbs. I have gained 15 lbs back but have maintained my current weight for 1 1/2 years now. Everything has been good but I started feeling tired about 6 months ago but figured it was a combination of moving and a new job. I went for my yearly labs 2 weeks ago and found that I am severely anemic and B-12 very low. I also have abnormal shaped red blood cells. I have had 2 B-12 shots and increased my B complex vitamins and will have lab redrawn in 10 days. My energy remains low even with the shots. Has anyone experienced this? I would still have this surgery and happy with myself. I am getting married in 65 days so Life is Good! Kim

Congratulations on all of your success Kim! Sorry to hear you're having a few problems~I can't be of any help, but I'm sure someone around here will have some advice for you. Hopefully you can get it all under control easily. Congrats on your upcoming marriage too! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Kim, Congrats on your upcoming surgiversary!!! Sounds like you've been busy moving, new job, wedding planning... hang in there. I've not had problems with my blood work so I can't offer any advice there, but I sure hope it all balances out for you soon. Tracy A.

Kim...congratulations on your 4 years!! That is awesome! I recently passed my 4 year mark myself and have experieced anemia. What my doc friend did for me was put me on Proferrin ES 12mg twice a day along with the B-12 and within a couple of weeks my iron jumped like 9 points and I was starting to feel pretty good. I still after a year and a half have a problem with my iron being on the low of normal, but not anything like it was. He explained to me that Proferrin is a different kind of iron supplement which absorbs in a completely different area of the body unlike peopel who have not had a bypass. He said when we are bypasse the proximal jujuenum is bypassed where normally we would absorb the iron. Makes sense because it has worked for me. I understand it does not work for all as I so loudly heard it from a few here, but that is okay...I am just sharing my experience with you. Give it a try and tell your pcp. I have only been able to get it via the pharmacy and not off the shelf. If your doctor writes a RX for it the pharmacy will order....some insurances pay for it....mine pays for part of it. Hope this helps you and once again...congrats on your success!!!! Happy Wedding day too!