Is ferrous sulfate what we want after WLS?

The other day someone answered a question about Vitron C with this reply "Yes, it is a good one on paper. By that I mean that what worked wonders for me might be a big zero for you. Carbonyl pulled us out of a slump and got us healthy, when the big guns Rx irons didn't do a thing. Each body is a lil different with iron. Watch for gastric distress (as with any iron, though some are more gentle), but it should be a good one. The one we do not want is ferrous SULFATE. You can also take another C with it, just to increase immunity, as an antioxidant. And it's taken with no other vites, minerals or meds, no dairy or caffine, for at least an hour, right?" What had me confused was the line that said "The one we do not want is ferrous SULFATE." This is what my doctor listed for me to get for my iron as I am a 32 year old woman who is supposed to have my period and needs the iron. So if this true what should I take instead and why would they (my Dr.) suggest this? Thank you ahead of time for your answers Amy 7/14/03 lap rny

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