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My surgeons staff and nutritionist asked me to speak about my journey at next months seminar. I'm so excited. I [emoji16][emoji6][emoji4] Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 210 GW: 165

I am 7 years out from the Gastric by pass surgery. I have always been fanatical about taking my multivitamin supplements. Originally I didn't it was important to take iron supplements since I was in menopause and felt I was always healthy and never had any iron issues. Well it was approximately 2 years after surgery when I found myself anemic. My doctor did a ferritin (iron) check and found it to be 11 with the low end of normal being 20. Therefore I found myself starting out taking 30mg of iron a day. Three months later they checked the ferritin and it dropped to 9 even though i was taking the supplement . I ended up doubling it to 60, but 3 months later, it was still only 14 slightly higher but not in the range. Fast forward to the present, I now take 120 mg of iron a day and my ferritin level is at approx. remains at approximately 60. It took approximately 1 1/2 years to get my iron in the normal range, but to feel better and lively and not so tired, it is a good ideal to have the iron level at at least 50. My suggestion is to stay on top of it from the beginning.

Exactly. The doctors and nutritionists are great but sometimes you want to hear from someone who's gone through it. Thanks Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 210 GW: 165

My summary after 1 week: 1. Room temp and warm fluids tolerated best. 2. New stomach did lots of "growling" but rejected nothing. 3. Nausea meds gave me a headache and made me dizzy. 4. Hunger still lives on! Surprised -- didn't expect that at all! 5. Cravings for a graham cracker on day 5, then club crackers on day 6. 6. Advice? Don't try to rush things - slow and steady gets you there. Stay ahead of hunger with proteins. 7. Regrets? Wish I had added 1 tsp Benefiber to each protein drink to avoid constipation. 8. Haven't managed 64oz fluids daily - only up to 48oz 9. Naps are wonderful. 10. Making grocery list for things I can soon have - cottage cheese, V8, creamy soups, spinach added to smoothies, applesauce, etc How does this compare with other experiences after one week?

I get a LOT of recipes from Pinterest. Type in the phase # or name ie:mushy or pureed or even bariatric diet and it will pull up plenty. Just be careful I always seem to fall down wormholes when I visit that site.

Congratulations!!Had my surgery yesterday, today I feeling a bit more sore today on pretty much my whole abdominal area seem to be more muscular soreness. Not problem walking just very slow. Just keep Walking,sipping and breathing. You are doing amazing! keep up the great work. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Note to self: Do not accept red-colored items when nauseous.😛

Some unflavored protein in that margarita might help out LOL

Hello! I'm 1 week post op and thinking about adding Biotin to avoid hair loss. Any experience with this supplement? If so, how much do you take and does it work? Also, is there anything else for hair loss you are taking that works or doesn't work? I already have fine hair so I can't lose any! lol