Post op gastric bypass anemic

[fourmonthspreop 521]

Hey there!

I'm about 19 days post op and my doc ordered blood work because I've been really weak and dizzy when.

My blood count (except for white blood) is low indicating anemia or an internal bleed.

Wondering if anyone had Low blood count post op, what you did and does it get better?

Thanks

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[learn2cook 617]

I was ok because I take Vitamins with Iron. Did your doctor get back to you about his/her program vitamins? Many younger women use prenatal vitamins liquid form for iron. Some need additional iron, most need to take iron with Vitamin C so it can be absorbed. Most take their iron at night so it’s not so stomach upsetting. Also iron should not be taken at same time as Calcium because they bind together and neither get absorbed. So the easy way to remember is calcium at Breakfast, calcium at lunch, iron at dinner or bedtime. Please talk with your program to get the best lowdown for you.

[fourmonthspreop 521]

Turns out they sold me the wrong Vitamins. There was no Iron in them. I've been on the new ones for about a week yet. I don't have rushing head syndrome anymore but still fatigued. They said it might take 3 weeks for my levels to go back to normal.

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[Guest]

Not sure how insurance works there but can't you get Ferinject or similar to start you off?