Question:
Which is correct?

My doctor has told me to take 2 tablets of ferrous sulfate (325 mg) a day. I have been reading we don't absorb this type there is another type we should take. Why would the dr. tell me to take it if I don't absorb it? What would happen (anyone know) if I took the one?    — Judy K. (posted on March 24, 2002)

March 24, 2002
My physician also told me to take the 325mg. I have been leaving messages at the office asking for clarification of this, as I have heard we should be using the "pure" iron which is measured in much different dosages. If I hear anything I'll let you know!
   — Cynthia B.

March 24, 2002
My question was suppose to read what would happen if I took the other one? Not the one the dr. prescribed.
   — Judy K.

March 24, 2002
Lots of experts here to give you advice. Mine is to listen to your surgeon.
   — Frank M.

March 24, 2002
Sometimes the surgeon doesn't know. Many of them are learning as well. There are many here on this board that do know more than some surgeons. Michelle Curran for example, has done more research on WLS than most surgeons. The surgeons are experts on how to do the surgery. Its great to come here and get the experts opinion! If Michelle doesn't see your question, I would email her personally, she seems to know a lot about absorbtion issues.
   — Cheri M.

March 24, 2002
My surgeon prescribes an iron supplement for his patients called Niferex Forte 150. It works really well, and my insurance covers it.
   — Michelle R.

March 24, 2002
Even though I heard we don't absorb that type of iron, I was on the same thing for low iron around my 7th month. I took 3/day and it brought my iron up just fine. When my doc put me on it, I didn't think it would work, but gave it a chance anyway to prove the theory, but it worked.
   — ZZ S.