My surgery is Jan 5 th and I am supposed to be taking iron. It really makes me sick I get stomach cramping !!! So I stopped taking it completely ! Is there any suggestions ??!?!

I have been told that taking geritol is easier on the stomach. My tummy doesn't tolerate iron whatsoever, I ended up with a 6-7 hour iron infusion - I felt fantastic within a month. This was after 9 months of pretty significant anemia, they did my surgery while I was anemic.

Have you tried the Bariatric Advantage Chewable Iron? Mine is Passion fruit flavor....and the are the best. No aches here. Ask your healthcare practitioner about theses.

Thanks

Try it with OJ. It helps to absorbed it better

Ferrous sulfate makes me ridiculously ill, no matter what I take it with or how I try to split the doses.

I need a prescription to get the Iron in and keep it down. I've taken both Bifera and Ferralet 90 in the past with no issues or miserable side effects.

This might be something where an OTC isn't going to cut it for you. I already struggled with anemia prior to my sleeve and getting onto a good iron supplement (and B12 injections) made a massive difference in my quality of life. I went from being cranky, fatigued and forgetful to feeling like a normal, functioning adult again!

Good luck, and whatever you opt to do, never, ever take your iron supplements with dairy or caffeine as they prevent absorption.

~Cheri