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Hi Heather,
Thank you so much for your positive response. I'm devastated, as my hair has always been the only thing I liked about myself for a very long time, especially before my WLS. I have always had some what longer hair (shoulder length) my whole life, and I can't even imagine short hair. I'm picking up the perscription for the iron today and seeing my internist for a referral to a hematologist next week.
Thanks again!
JA
I had a pretty severe iron deficiency and was losing my hair. I didn't find out until my doc did lab work when I said my hair was falling out. I have been taking pills for months now and just had more bloodwork done Monday. My iron levels are awesome now! I cut my hair real short after the hair loss, but I'm actually going to try to grow it out now that it's not falling out like it was! Good luck to you! I hope the iron works as well for you as it did for me! Hugs!
Thank You cause I feel the same way... Congrads on your weight loss
At the top of the page, hover on "Find" and type in your zip code to find doctors on your area. This is not a complete list but can get you started. You could also search your health insurance website to see if any bariatric doctors are on your plan.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Thanks - I didn't even realize there were geographical boards! :)
Thanks. I didn't get the numbers at yesterday's visit, but will be sure to ask at my follow up.
JA
post your question on Michigan forum... or on WLS specific page..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
depends how anemic you are... but a lot of us post op RNY or DS get iron issues..
in many cases - only iron infusions help to bring the iron and ferritin up and then pills help to keep it there...
I am 7 years post op and so farI had 3 series of iron infusions... last one 2 years ago..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
A few years ago I moved to Southern Michigan and need to find a new surgeon. I am 8+ years out from WLS and am beginning to have some pouch pain. I probably need an endoscopy done and need to find a new weight loss surgeon to go through. How is the best way to find qualified, competent surgeons in my area. Any advice or recommendations?
Hi
I'm 11 yrs out and am experiencing severe hair loss. After seeing my surgeon yesterday, they discovered I am anemic. I'm hoping the prescription strength iron will reverse this. Anyone have any similar issues?
Thanks.
JA
