Question:
Does anyone think that an Iron supplement will help my energy level?

I am 4 months post-op and found out that I need 325 mg. of Iron, via a blood test. Does anyone have any knowledge that this will give me or give me back my energy? I have been losing weight and feeling great..........but tired..:+( alot. I was hoping to find out a reason other than being 45 years old for being tired. Just curious, I'm on the way to Walmart for my Iron....hope this helps...SRING is on the way and I want to be raringgggg to gooooooooooooo!! Thanks Much!! :+) from Phila.    — Robin R. (posted on March 9, 2003)

March 9, 2003
Hi Robin, I just posted on this same subject basically. Did your doctor tell you to take 325mg a day of iron? If so did he specify what type? I have been taking 50mg of Carbonyl Iron but don't think it's doing the trick. Thanks!
   — Anna L.

March 9, 2003
If you are RNY, you need protein, iron, calcium, A, D, E, zinc & B12, to name a few. So, if any component is missing, you might (or might not) "feel" it. The 325mg iron is a ferrous SULFATE measure (iron salts), and since that one is not well absorbed, you may not feel any better (and might feel worse). The fe sulfate contains 65mg of elemental iron, usually. If you want to match it, try 3 of the carbonyl irons (75mg elemental iron), which is WAY more gentle, both coming & going, if you catch my drift.
   — vitalady

March 10, 2003
i was anemic to begin with, pre-op, and my surgeon prescriped Foltrin (Trinsicon) iron capsules for me to start taking at 6 weeks post-op. until then i was SO weak and listless and exhausted that i could barely make it through a day without napping. since i've been on the iron supplement, my energy level has improved by leaps and bounds! i feel normal and active, and i don't get worn out by 11AM, like before. i would definitely check into a good iron supplement, sounds like you could benefit from it.
   — maurer_power