Surgery soon and a TMI question!

[apple-saucy 17]

I have 2 more days before surgery (Friday Morning 8am!) EEEP. I'm freaking out a little more every day. Which I assume is 100%normal right?

On to the TMI (AVERT YOUR EYES SQUEEMISH PEOPLE!)

Elemental Iron has always given my digestive system fits...as in I have needed large quantities of laxatives after consuming it. Every single shake I have looked at or tried has 20% of the daily value of Iron in it in the form of Ferrous Sulfate which is bad when you're drinking 3-5of them a day. I know I haven't been eating anything solid for 5 days now which may be what is the majority of the problem, but I feel like I need to go...and can't! Or only go a very small amount. I'm not looking forward to the potential for straining post surgery (btdt w/ c-sections...NOT PLEASANT!!!!) gah I don;t even know what I'm asking....LOL I need advice I guess.

[snowfie9 6]

My nutritionist recommended Bariatric Advantage chewable Iron. It comes in different doses but if you're a menstrating woman with heavy flow (Yah TMI too) you should go for the 60mg.

Here's what it says about it at their website:

Our Chewable Iron was designed to meet the iron replacement needs of patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Our iron is in a form that is both easy to take and tastes great. Our strawberry Flavored Iron provides 18 milligrams of elemental iron from Ferronyl®, and our 29 milligram iron is a blend of Ferronyl® and ferrous fumarate. Both contain Vitamin C to optimize iron absorption and utilization. Tablets are designed to be easy on the digestive system, to support maximum absorption, and to minimize side effects like Constipation. We suggest that iron supplements be taken at least two hours away from Calcium supplements and dairy products.

Hope that helps

[meggiep 57]

I was just going to post about this in the nutrition section! The Iron is the one thing I have not been able to start and it is exactly for that reason. I am terrified of Constipation because I know it makes yo feel so blah and awful. I have NEVER had that issue- even taking opiates for chronic pain I have avoided it by eating organic unsulfered apricots every single day. Well my apricots must go now so I am so worried about taking Iron as I have always heard it causes bad constipation. I don't like the idea of using laxitives.

It is promising what you posted about BA iron. I will have to give it a try, as certainly anemia would not feel good.