Can I absorb regular iron supplement?

About a month ago, my physician's office left me a voicemail stating my iron was low and I needed to start a iron supplement right away. I went to CVS and bought regular iron supplement. However, this week another WLS person told me that gastric bypass pateints cannot absorb regular iron supplement? Do I need to invest in another iron supplement that is made specifically for WLS people?

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