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gastric bypass surgery issue's

Hello my name is lisa my mom had gastric bypass like 6 yr's ago she has been having blood surger issues and also her iron leve keep's dropping low to where she's having to take iron pill's like everyday is that all part of the gastric bypass

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    Some individuals that undergo gastric bypass surgery have experienced Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Generally diabetics who suffer from high blood sugar have diabetes go into remission after surg

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What does her doctor say? I am not a doctor but yes this can be all part of weight loss surgery. My doctor says I have to take 36 to 45 mg of iron everyday for the rest of my life. If I was a woman menstruating or at risk of anemia take up to 100 mg of total elemental iron per day. This is a quote out of my weight loss surgery guide. Other doctors could recommend different quantities but I'm sure all doctors tell all their patients they have to take iron suppliments. This is one of the many vitamine bariatric patients must take.

Blood sugar issues are not a part of gastric bypass - she should see her doctor about diabetes.

Some individuals that undergo gastric bypass surgery have experienced Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Generally diabetics who suffer from high blood sugar have diabetes go into remission after surgery. I do not know if a lack of Iron is related to the surgery. It may be a factor of aging or a factor that those that undergo the surgery have their blood work put under a magnifying glass and any deficiencies are quickly identified.

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Thanks for all the info

Good luck to your mom! It's great that she has your support and concern. ????

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