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I just had the band on Saturday and am doing really good. Back to work today!!! Yea!!! But... A co-worker who has had the band just came back from the Dr's and was told she was anemic. Just how much Iron does a women(person) need?

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I just had the band on Saturday and am doing really good. Back to work today!!! Yea!!! But... A co-worker who has had the band just came back from the Dr's and was told she was anemic. Just how much Iron does a women(person) need?

Sometimes this happens if you aren't getting the right Vitamins or you aren't eating the right foods. I don't need the extra Iron pills. If you include a Multivitamin and eat the proper sources of iron enriched food you should be fine. Which include...

chicken and turkey

blackstrap molasses

nuts

egg yolks

dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots

liver

lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb

seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.

Beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy Beans, and lentils

iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and Pasta

greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens

tofu

vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts

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I'm not taking supplemental iron; Iron overload is dangerous, so I take my lead from my doctor. If my bloodwork is skewed, he'll let me know :biggrin:

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