Problems after the band?

tif60 · July 18, 2006

Hi there, I am new to this online support community. I had lap band surgery on 4/19/06 and I have lost about 30 pounds. I live in Oregon, but went to Monterrey Mexico for my surgery. I have had one fill. My weight loss is going well, but I have had some other complications and I am looking for someone who may have had a similar experience.

I have ended up in the hospital ER a few times including once when they kept me for 4 days. The docs said I had an "ileus", which means my intestines shut down. Now they tell me I am anemic. I don't believe the enemia is related directly to my band, but indirectly because of the drastic changes to my diet.

Is there anyone out there with similar experiences or am I a loner. :eek:

I hope to hear from you soon,

Tiffany

Mvpo8961 · July 19, 2006

Hi tif60 I didn't have any complications but I wanted to say welcome. Good job on the weight loss.

Myra

bitteroldhag · July 19, 2006

If you are having anemia, you need to take Iron. My local doc told me to take Flintstones Vitamins with iron. You can get them at Wal-Mart. I you are having heavy periods, you can get anemic. I had this problem before menopause and had to take iron pills. If you like liver, eat that since it is heavy on iron. I like fried chicken livers so I eat those on occasion. I don't know about your intestinal problem, but I have irritable bowel syndrome which can really screw a person up. You might check out a website for that. good luck.

tif60 · July 20, 2006

Thanks for your support. I went to the doc yesturday and they do not want me taking any Iron supps yet, until they figure out why I am enemic. It could be related to some blood loss in my intestines. I will look up they bowel syndrome you suggested. Thanks a bunch.