soooo...anyone here have to have Iron infusions?

[w8liftinglady]

I am getting ready for my second round.For some reason,I can't keep my ferritin level therapeutic.I still maintain it's part of my gastric bypass fiasco.

I'm beginning to wonder if this is a routine thing for me now...

[Warpy]

1. It might be since you're not absorbing enough through diet.

Be glad they're not the old shots they used to give into your backside, those were terrible.

[auntAgonist]

2. I have had 3 rounds of Venofer in the last 2 years.

Malabsorption issues re: biliopancreatic diversion w/duodenal switch.

They are no big deal. The venofer takes about 20 minutes, I get five infusions over a 2 week period. No nasty side effects at all.

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kesha

[w8liftinglady]

4. Thanks,kesha

The nurse at the hemo clinic who infused me stated she has seen a lot of post-ops there.
My heme/onc said I should just plan on it a few times a year until I go through menopause.
It wasn't bad.

[trud]

3. ferrous gluconate?

That's the only by mouth iron supplement I can tolerate, and for me, it works.

"gastric bypass fiasco"? I have heard those raise hob with getting nutrients.

[auntAgonist]

5. So many people go into weight loss surgery

blind.

Not referencing the OP at all.

I too have had surgery. I had the Biliopancreatic Diversion with a Duodenal Switch. I researched it for 3 years prior to going ahead with it.

I have some malabsorption issues. I was aware going into it that I would. I adequately supplement what I cannot absorb and I eat lots of protein as well. I get regular blood draws and have an amazing support group of fellow Ds'rs.

I have no regrets at all.

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kesha