introducing the latest member of the iron deficient......

niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 11:20 am - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

ME!!! So I had my 3 month post op on Friday the 6th. Aspen called today with the results.... My iron is low, and they are thinking of reducing my Thyroid meds again.....
The dietician wants me to eat more...Ugh I just can't!!!!
AND....The darn scale is stuck.....again!!!

Definitely a journey ...not a race!!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

Catw
on 7/11/12 11:43 am - Arnprior, Canada

Definitely a journey. At least you know what you have to do now.
As for the iron, someone suggested a Cream of Wheat breakfast. Maybe that would help.
If you are not eating enough, it can do bad things to the scale as well. Or it could be the heat.

Good luck on your journey!

Cathy

niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 5:39 pm - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

Cream of wheat.... Ucky!!! Lol
Thanks anyway!! Hahaha

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

BrigitteD
on 7/11/12 1:42 pm - Sumerstown, Canada

Take good care Tammy, I know how low energie you can get when your iron is low! By the way we are in the same both when it comes to that silly scale!

Highs weigh   241                                      Referal: November, 2010
Before opti     231                                      Surgery date: May 10, 2012
After opti        220

niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 5:41 pm - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

I'm giving the scale the cold shoulder until Friday. Maybe longer....
Bought my iron tonight. Supposed to take it before bed with vitamin C.... Hope it works! It could take over 2 weeks to notice improvement..... Wait and see I guess!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

twins4meplus1
on 7/11/12 1:53 pm - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07 with

So what did they recommend for your low iron?

Linda

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niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 5:42 pm - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

1 ferrous sulfate tab with vitamin C at bedtime....and it will take over 2 weeks to see if it helps....

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

twins4meplus1
on 7/12/12 6:19 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07 with

Not the right kind of iron for post ops you may as well throw it in the toilet.
The surgeons and Dieticians have no idea that we don't absorb the iron salts.
Read Leona's link in her signature line.
Proferrin (Heme Iron) or FeraMax (polysaccharide-iron complex) are two of the recommended types or iron to use.

Linda

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Bonnie ABC
on 7/11/12 2:07 pm - Smiths Falls, Canada

RNY on 09/16/08 with

Check in with our resident iron expert, she can help you. :) Leona where for art thou?

Bonnie

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Lost 222lbs with rny, 20 lbs regain.
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niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 5:44 pm - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

Leona!!!! Hellloooooo?!? Lol

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

Debra G.
on 7/11/12 3:44 pm - Peterborough, Canada

RNY on 10/19/12 with

Just had orientation today and they told us to combine foods with iron and vitamin C which will help the iron absorb better.
suggestions were:
-cream of wheat and peaches
-spaghetti with meatsauce and tomato
-chicken fajitas with brocolli and sweet peppers and tomato
-homemade hamburger and coleslaw

also to make sure that you limit caffeine.

forgive me I am just full of news from my orientation and want to share...

Debra
Referral May/2012 -Surgery Dr. Sohi Oct/19/12

Don't trade what you want most, for what you want at the moment.- Eggface

niceeyes72
on 7/11/12 6:15 pm - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

That's great info Debra thanks! Problem is that I already eat all that except the cream of wheat..... Blah!!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

Marls
on 7/11/12 7:34 pm - Canada

If you like tomatoe juice, the small tins 5.5 ounces has 7 grams of Iron per. Every little bit will help. I am also low on Iron. I am gong to finish my Fer N Sol tonight *(it is the most disgusting thing EVER) and go to the pharmacy tomorrow to get some proferin. Good luck!
Keep us posted.

niceeyes72
on 7/12/12 5:41 am - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

Thanks Marls! I like tomato juice.... I'll give it a shot!! Good luck with your new suppliment today!!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

debralight
on 7/11/12 6:21 pm - Canada

RNY on 12/30/09 with

Great suggestions. just don't add milk or butter to the cream of wheat as that will block the absorption of iron. Same as will adding cheese to the spagetti, burgers or fajitas..

Now I'm hungry

Sometimes the best support you can get isn't all purple puddles and pink rainbows.

niceeyes72
on 7/12/12 5:42 am - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

hahaha!!! go eat!!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

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on 7/11/12 7:18 pm

VSG on 09/17/09 with

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niceeyes72
on 7/12/12 5:44 am - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

Thanks!! Will take a look and see

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

Sirene
on 7/12/12 3:41 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 10/20/11 with

I'm up to 2 iron pills a day plus the extra iron in my multi-vitamins....I am barely scraping the low end of the normal range.
My husband threatens to make me eat liver, so I try really hard to remember to take them every day and when I dont, I sure do feel it. I am dragging my butt!!

My scale hates me too. You'll eventually get over it. Just think of it as a jealous girlfriend....;)

Jennifer

niceeyes72
on 7/12/12 5:44 am - Canada

RNY on 03/23/12 with

Aspen suggested 1 pill a day so far..... Lets hope that does it!! I do need an energy boost that's for sure!!!

      Tam
Highest Weight: 365lbs
Clinic Weight: 325lbs
Current Weight: 191.2lbs
Surgery: Dr. Yelle Ottawa on March 23/12

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