iron deficient anemia

solise
on 10/28/11 9:59 am - Brooklyn, NY

Im 2 years, 7 months out from my RNY and have developed iron deficient anemia. because of my RNY is it possible for me to get iron from food.?

AnneGG
on 10/28/11 10:58 am

RNY on 07/15/10

I've been on an iron supplement since surgery, and have just become anemic, though my ferritin has always run on the low side. I will be starting IV iron infusions Monday weekly for 4 weeks.

I don't think it's easy to get enough iron from food, and I haven't absorbed enough from additional supplements, either.

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solise
on 10/28/11 11:03 am - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

This seems to be my problem and I'm really suffering with restless leg syndrome .....supplements don't seem to be working

(deactivated member)
on 10/29/11 4:02 am

Elemental iron (the most common form in supplements ) DOESNT work at all 4 us . But anything ELSE does !!

get thee to a VITAMIN SHOPPE !! Ferric sulfate .... ferric ANYTHING WORKS .

I take em all ****asionally ) and i grow hair like mad .... iron and zinc deficiency is the number one cause of thinning hair 6 months or mor epost op ... jes saying ...

(deactivated member)
on 10/29/11 4:04 am, edited 10/29/11 4:05 am

Solise do U like Kale ( collard greens ?) or Brussels sprouts or STEAK ?!! just eat all these in a semi -raw form and Ur iron levels will normalize .... that means pink in the middle - medium rare steak . Try outback steakhouse or applebees .. they make a wonderful lean cut filet mignon or flatiron steak for about 12.99 and 300 calories ...

solise
on 10/29/11 9:32 am - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

Yes, I like all those foods except kale. Thanx for the tip. At this point I'm willing to try anything. I feel so crappy.

Judi J.
on 10/29/11 9:38 am - MN

RNY on 06/26/07

I think this is backwards. Most people do better on the carbonyl and don't do very well on the ferrous sulfate.

MsBatt
on 10/28/11 11:45 am

DS on 12/11/03

I'm sure you get *some* iron from food---but because all of your duodenum is bypassed, it's pretty much impossible for you to get ENOUGH iron from food. Even taking oral supplements isn't enough for many people. Look into a supplement called Proferrin---it's better absorbed than other oral supplements.And you can ask your PCP about iron infusions.

queenbee37
on 10/28/11 1:45 pm - Miami, FL

RNY on 10/26/06

Im on an prescription iron supplement called HEMAX SR. I also eat lots of liver, spinach and other greens. Beets in my fresh fruit and vegrtable juice helps me too.

solise
on 10/28/11 7:24 pm - Brooklyn, NY

RNY on 04/08/09

I dont understand why it took me so long to have this problem. I take an iron supplement and a pre natal iron supplement and nothing is helping. I have another appt November 15th

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