Low IRON

MajorMom
on 8/28/12 9:38 am - VA

Not great but I get more info from ferritin, hematocrit, hemoglobin and total iron serum. If your ferritin and iron serum get too low you're better off with iron infusions.

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5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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bandanagirl
on 8/28/12 9:44 am - Carpinteria (Santa Barbara), CA

RNY on 06/30/09

total iron binding capacity: 444mcg
Total iron 47 mg
Saturation 11%
hemoglobin 12.5 g/dl 5.2%
hematocrit 38.2%

It doesn't look like she tested ferritin. I have the hardest time getting anyone to test ferritin!

Pam

HW 237/SW 221/Low Weight 135/CW 165.8/Goal #1- 150

MajorMom
on 8/28/12 9:59 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

I think you can improve with the right kind and right doses of irons.

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny