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Hi All!

I am currently pre op and I have been asked to take 325mg of Iron 2 to 3 times per day. Is anyone else taking this high of an amount of iron?

Thanks!

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I did not have to take Iron pre-op but it sounds like you are anemic. I was severly anemic with my first son and had to take that much Iron. I used to also work in OB-GYN so we saw a lot of anemia. A few tips that will help you. 1st make sure you take an stool softener, because I promise you, you are going to get constipated. 2nd take your iron with something acidic like orange juice. The iron can upset your stomach so I used to take mine with milk. Big mistake because milk does not let it absorb well. Only found this out years later.

Make sure you take it because they will probably not do ur surgery if your hemoglobin does not go up. Good luck and best wishes.

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Thanks @jgriffith0726 Thanks for the tips, this is going to sound crazy but I have a horrid fear of Constipation, lol. So thank you for the heads up and the advice about the OJ.

Take Care!!

-J

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Hi All!

I am currently pre op and I have been asked to take 325mg of Iron 2 to 3 times per day. Is anyone else taking this high of an amount of Iron?

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I'm taking 325mg (post-op) but just once before bed. My Dr and Nut recommend it to all RNY patients still menstruating to avoid anemia.

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Thank you for replying MIllyBel. That actually makes a lot of sense to me!

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Hi All!

I am currently pre op and I have been asked to take 325mg of Iron 2 to 3 times per day. Is anyone else taking this high of an amount of Iron?

Thanks!

I am currently taking iron 3x a day. I was anemic before my surgery and now it is lower. I was told this would happen. So do yourself a favor and take your iron, because you don't want to have to get the infusion. You can also up your intake of iron rich foods. This will get your levels up the natural way. Make sure you take a stool softener to keep you regular.

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