Question:
Anyone have iron infusions?

I would like to know why..ie: low ferritin or hemoglobin? How many did you need? Did it help? How long did it take for the labs to come up? How often did/do you have to have the infusions after that? Could you feel a difference, if so how long after? THANKS!    — ZZ S. (posted on August 30, 2004)

August 30, 2004
ZZ, please join the Grad list. It's for those at least 1 year out from WLS, but all are welcome to lurk and learn. You'll see that low iron seems to be a common denominator among bypassers, many have had to have infusions, and you'll have all your questions answered. [email protected] Leslie in NJ open RNY 8/11/99
   — Leslie F.

August 31, 2004
I had to go through iron infusions before I was able to have the surgery. My hemoglobin has ranged from a 5 to 7 for 20 of my 33 years. I had 4 infusions 2 weeks apart each lasted 8 hours. I was on vacation so I was not happy. It worked I am 8 months out from my last treatment and my hemoglobin is a 12.8. I felt the difference after the first two weeks. I would suggest that if you need it then have it. It has saved my life. I am not as tired and cold aas I have been for years. As well, I am not a ice eater LOL
   — Steffanie J.

August 31, 2004

   — Shelly R.

September 4, 2004
THANK YOU SHELLY, STEPHANIE AND LESLIE!! I appreciate your info! ZZ
   — ZZ S.