Post-Op 7 years...Had Endoscopy done and GI Dr. says I have "NO POUCH"

So, I have had really low iron levels and my gastric bypass surgeon wanted to check for ulcers, so he sent me to a GI doctor. After the endoscopy, GI doctor told me I have no ulcers (thankfully) but I also have no pouch. He says I have an esophogus and a tiny connection of "stomach" that goes straight into my intestines. Is this possible? Can this be the reason I have really low Iron levels? Do you think maybe the lack of stomach pouch and obviously lack of stomach acids is preventing me from absorbing any vitamins? I'm SO freaked out. I got a followup appointment with my surgeon, but not for another month. I don't know what to do. Please let me know if any of you have had this issue and any feedback you have. BTW, I can eat as a normal gastric bypass patient this far out. Not too much but not a tiny bit either. About 1-2 cups depending on how hungry I am and what I'm eating. I don't throw up or anything...Everything else is pretty normal...

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