Low Ferritin Iron Saturation
I will have 8 iron infusions starting on August 10.
Really the only annoying part is having the IV put in and then trying to work with it it my forearm. Last time it was 9 iv sticks for 8 infusions.
The iron will really pep me up.
Good luck with your upcoming hemetology appt.
Belinda
Really the only annoying part is having the IV put in and then trying to work with it it my forearm. Last time it was 9 iv sticks for 8 infusions.
The iron will really pep me up.
Good luck with your upcoming hemetology appt.
Belinda
Anchor cut TT 9/27/2007
i am a little over 6 years post op and have struggled with anemia for quite some time. recently my labs came back at 5.4 and 5.3 (retest because they didn't believe it) . i had been getting biweekly b12 injections and taking chromagen. they have now put me on 2 multigen capsules/daily.
i am going back in on 9/21, but not testing before that. my real concern is the fact that the dr's were REALLY concerned (called at 6;45 a.m) when they got the levels, but then when it appeared that i was functioning just fine they really weren't that concerned anymore.
i'm also wondering how i tell my doctor about the "new" b12 range. i hate to sound like a know it all or say things like "i saw on the internet..."
i haven't tried vitalady's iron yet. i can see one downfall is that my insurance covers my chromagen now...but obviously that's not doing the trick. what are the parameters generally to suggest iron infusions?
the biggest problems i'm having is chewing 5-6 44 oz glasses of ice a day and when i stand up from having my head down i feel like i could pass out.
i was going to put this as a new post, but since this was here...sorry to hijack ;0)
i am going back in on 9/21, but not testing before that. my real concern is the fact that the dr's were REALLY concerned (called at 6;45 a.m) when they got the levels, but then when it appeared that i was functioning just fine they really weren't that concerned anymore.
i'm also wondering how i tell my doctor about the "new" b12 range. i hate to sound like a know it all or say things like "i saw on the internet..."
i haven't tried vitalady's iron yet. i can see one downfall is that my insurance covers my chromagen now...but obviously that's not doing the trick. what are the parameters generally to suggest iron infusions?
the biggest problems i'm having is chewing 5-6 44 oz glasses of ice a day and when i stand up from having my head down i feel like i could pass out.
i was going to put this as a new post, but since this was here...sorry to hijack ;0)
I use carbonyl iron . That's the same kind of iron has the Tender Iron. I was purchasing Perfect Iron from drugstore.com. These tablets are 25 mg of iron each. I was taking 4 to 6 a day with separate vitamin C. My dietician got samples of the bariatric advantage iron. This iron comes in doses of 20, 40 or 60mg. The iron is feronyl. This is bariatric advantage name for carbonyl iron. This pill is also chewable and had the vitamin C already in it. It's sour but very much like a lime sweet tart. I take the 2 of the 60 mg per day and extra of the perfect iron at that time of the month.
My ferritin was 1 when I first saw the hematologist. I tried conservatively to get the numbers up with extra iron for 8 month. When I finaly had the infusions in Jan I was at a 6 or 7. He also looked at iron saturation as a indicator.
6 weeks after infusion 99
3 months after 70
6 months after 11
With a drop of that much I made an appt with hematologist. With history he opted to do infusion before it dropped any lower. I had the blood draw at the same time as a vitamin D blood draw. Gastric bypass office was not concerned with 11. But since I already have hematologist I let him handle it.
I due for 6 week labs early October.
Intersting note. The odrers for the infusions state the gaol of treatment is to maintain ferritin between 100-300.
Just because you are functioning does not mean it's not effecting you. The iron dropping sneaks up on you. I didn't realize how tired I was until I was back to normal.
Good luck
Belinda
My ferritin was 1 when I first saw the hematologist. I tried conservatively to get the numbers up with extra iron for 8 month. When I finaly had the infusions in Jan I was at a 6 or 7. He also looked at iron saturation as a indicator.
6 weeks after infusion 99
3 months after 70
6 months after 11
With a drop of that much I made an appt with hematologist. With history he opted to do infusion before it dropped any lower. I had the blood draw at the same time as a vitamin D blood draw. Gastric bypass office was not concerned with 11. But since I already have hematologist I let him handle it.
I due for 6 week labs early October.
Intersting note. The odrers for the infusions state the gaol of treatment is to maintain ferritin between 100-300.
Just because you are functioning does not mean it's not effecting you. The iron dropping sneaks up on you. I didn't realize how tired I was until I was back to normal.
Good luck
Belinda
Anchor cut TT 9/27/2007
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=186912&catid= 32529 info re perfect iron. 200 25 mg tablets = $4.75
I now take 2 -3 of these a day. http://www.bariatricchoice.com/bariatric-advantage-chewable- iron-60mg.html 90 60mg carbonyl iron and vitamin C = $36.95
Belinda
I now take 2 -3 of these a day. http://www.bariatricchoice.com/bariatric-advantage-chewable- iron-60mg.html 90 60mg carbonyl iron and vitamin C = $36.95
Belinda
Anchor cut TT 9/27/2007
10 months Post-RNY. I had my CBC, TIBC and Iron levels checked yesterday (Jan 11th), so why they saying I have to get more labs done the 14th at the Infusion?
I have been taking 650 mg of Iron for the past maybe 3 weeks I'd say. They said my Iron was 21 in October and now its 86....so why the Infusion??
I have been taking 650 mg of Iron for the past maybe 3 weeks I'd say. They said my Iron was 21 in October and now its 86....so why the Infusion??
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I am afraid that I have no idea why. I was always told that my ferritin level had to be below 11 to get an infusion. I was suppose to see the hematologist on Jan. 8th and the whole city was shut down because of snow so now I don't see him until Feb. 8. I know I am ready for an infusion...it has been six months and I am really tired. I have never had surgery...my problem comes from celiac disease. I also take massive doses of vitamin D....50,000 units a week just to keep it slightly above normal.....same with potassium.
If I were you, I would ask the hematologist why you need an infusion.
If I were you, I would ask the hematologist why you need an infusion.
Hi all. I haven't been on this site in forever but find myself coming back again due to problems. I previously had the Roeux-En-Y(sp) back in Dec 05. I have since had issues with a very hard to find stomach ulcer that they finally corrected after much blood loss/transfusions(back in 06). I have known that my numbers probably weren't very good as I have not had access to funds for the vitamins that I should be getting but finally got accepted for VA medical coverage so had a full blood work-up. Results are as follows:
My doctor is very concerned with the bottom results due to my ulcer history...plan is to do another Upper and Lower GI to make sure I don't have another bleed going on. I am taking a Ferrous Sulfate 325mg pill 3/day now care of my doc but not sure just how bad these numbers really are and how panic'd I should be.
My surgery(WLS) was a huge success for me but I seem to be enjoying the less than favorable bad effects from it as well. Weight has gone from 325lbs to holding at about 165 for the last year or so. I previously had been on meds for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol...no meds for any of that post-op. I have also gone from a life of 30years in the computer field(deskjob) to highly physical work of caring for 30+ horses in a stable for the last
2 years. I know that the physical labor is helping my keeping fat low and muscle high but not sure how much of my being tired is due to the labor and how much is caused by incorrect blood lab numbers.
Any help or ideas that are nearly free(I am very close to being homeless so not the best of worlds) would be much appreciated.
Cholesterol 135 Ref Range 0-200
Triglycerides 105 Ref 0-149
HDL 47 Ref 40 - ?
LDL 67 Goal is <130
HGB: 10.3 Your result shows anemia
Iron TIBC 486 H Iron 21 L 4% Saturation Result is abnormal
My doctor is very concerned with the bottom results due to my ulcer history...plan is to do another Upper and Lower GI to make sure I don't have another bleed going on. I am taking a Ferrous Sulfate 325mg pill 3/day now care of my doc but not sure just how bad these numbers really are and how panic'd I should be.
My surgery(WLS) was a huge success for me but I seem to be enjoying the less than favorable bad effects from it as well. Weight has gone from 325lbs to holding at about 165 for the last year or so. I previously had been on meds for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol...no meds for any of that post-op. I have also gone from a life of 30years in the computer field(deskjob) to highly physical work of caring for 30+ horses in a stable for the last
2 years. I know that the physical labor is helping my keeping fat low and muscle high but not sure how much of my being tired is due to the labor and how much is caused by incorrect blood lab numbers.
Any help or ideas that are nearly free(I am very close to being homeless so not the best of worlds) would be much appreciated.
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