Question:
Think I need more iron, 9 months post-op and 1 month pregnant...

Hi! I am about 6 weeks pregnant, with the blessing of my surgeon, PCP and Ob/GYN (timing was right at this moment). I go to see my OB for my first visit on Thursday. I'm doing ok except that I had a fainting spell yesterday. When I had them with my last pregnancy, it was from either not being hydrated enough, not eating enough, or low iron. I'm religious about drinking and eating now so know that wasn't the problem. Had blood work done 1 1/2 months ago, my iron was ok but toward the low end of OK. I'm going to ask them to check it for my Thursday. OK, my question is - what type of iron do we post-ops best absorb? I've seen posted on the board that Ferrous Sulfate isn't the way to go. What should I be telling my OB that I need for iron? I will be his first WLS patient, and he's fine with that (he is such a great guy!), but what to help inform him too. THANKS!!! =) Sarah    — Sarah C. (posted on December 10, 2002)

December 9, 2002
Chromagen Forte, Trinsicon or Niferex Forte. I believe the're all prescription and have folic acid and B vits added. They won't make you sick or constipated either. Good luck & congratulations!
   — Leslie F.

December 9, 2002
Hi! I took SlowFe. I found out I was pregnant 8 months post-op. That is what my ob/gyn suggested. Cyndi
   — cyndip

December 10, 2002
SlowFe made me sick as a dog. But, obviously, YMMV.
   — Leslie F.

December 10, 2002
Just wondering did he check your potassium levels too? that can cause fainting, lightheadedness and weakness. Doesn't hurt to have a CMP.
   — wizz46

December 10, 2002
Hi Rosemary, they did check my potassium levels and those were OK. Thanks! =) Sarah
   — Sarah C.