Question:
animic and white blood count low

I just had blood work done , told me i was animic and my white blood count was 3.1 should be 4.1 to 10.0 for normal, i do think this is diet related but not sure, i have to go back next week. does anyone have this problem also?    — toni W. (posted on December 29, 2009)

December 29, 2009
I was slightly Anemic before I had WLS, so I already knew that I would have to be proficient with my Iron Supplements even before I had surgery. Now, I take double the recommended amount and my bloodwork has come back normal. THis was on the suggestion of my surgeon, and I would strongly suggest that you look to your surgeon for direction on low levels like this - they shoudl know what the best thing is for you.
   — stellarsan

December 29, 2009
My Dr makes me take an iron supplement, with WLS I do believe you need to take a supplement. I would ask your surgeon right a way.
   — FSUMom

December 29, 2009
After surgery I was anemic too. My NUT suggested taking VitronC --- a super duper iron supplement. I take two a day --- still do. My iron levels (daily and stored) are awesome. It helped with my energy levels, too. Before you try -- ask your NUT or PCP or surgeon. But that is what worked for me. Can fine Vitron C at RiteAid and my local pharmacy will order it (if I remember to do it before I run out).
   — jammerz

January 3, 2010
i recently had a lab done. my wbc was a low also. im taking b12 injections and iron supplements. i will have rechecked soon. i mentioned it to physician assistance she told me if it continues to see hemotologist. i hope it has improved. my count was lower than yours. avoid infections.take your vitamins.charlene
   — cge268

January 10, 2010
Hi, I am 6 years RYN post op! I had been anemic alot of those years. I tried to do a Iron IV however was allergic to the Iron medication. I thought I was just going to have to deal with it. Recently, a friend sent me some liquid vitamins to try and i started them in October 09. After the first month, I had my blood drawn and it was finally in the low normal range. I feel better than I have in a long time. Go to www.jones.vemma.com or email me [email protected], I would love to give you more information. The vitamins are awesome and taste great! Anemia is one of the highest problems associated with GBS.
   — ckjjones