Question:
Has anyone been told that they could not have the wls because of their iron levels.

I have been on iron pills for almost a year now and my iron is still low. Has anyone else had or has this problem? Please let me know if you have or had.    — Erma D. (posted on March 8, 2003)

March 8, 2003
I'm anemic and have been on iron for awhile. Recently I was in the hospital and my hemoglobin was 10 which is below normal. When I told the doctor that concerned me since I was taking iron he said it was probably becuase I was sick...duh (that's me not him). My WLS surgeon has not mentioned any concern, and my nutritionis has recommended that I try to work up to 90 grams of protien.
   — Sarahlicious

March 8, 2003
You might want to swtich to a more absorbable iron. And are youi sticking with the iron rules? Taken with vit C, not with caffeine or dairy, not with other vites, minerals or meds.. for at least an hour?
   — vitalady

March 8, 2003
Michelle, I had only heard of not taking iron with dairy and antacids. Also not to take my antibiotics with them. Thanks for the other suggestions!
   — Sarahlicious