HOW MANY POST-OP ANEMICS?

[Diva Taunia 198]

I'm curious to see how many people became anemic as post-ops, and how long after surgery did it become a problem for you?

I'm almost nine years out and have suffered nearly zero complications up until last year when I was diagnosed as severely anemic and had to get a blood transfusion. I'm now scheduled for an appointment with hematology this month and it looks like I'll need another blood transfusion and also Iron transfusions.

This is pretty common in gastric bypass post-ops, but what was unsual was how long I went (8 years) before it actually happened to me. I realized that I'm further out than a lot of folks, but I'm curious about others: if and WHEN it happened (if it did yet). Thanks!

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@Diva Taunia

I have to say i was severely anemic before bypass and have been normal ever since and I am two years out.

I often worry about this and they dont have me on Iron either but that is because i had a hysterectomy and I am told i dont need it.

I hope things get better for you and I will be watching my Iron very closely.

[Diva Taunia 198]

@@Djmohr That's interesting that you're Iron got better. I've never heard of that happening before, but that's great for you! I'm curious why having a hysterectomy would mean you didn't need Iron? (There may be one in my future as it's hereditary for almost all females in my family.)

I don't mean to put you on the spot, I'm just curious about the connection. Iron carries oxygen through our red blood cells, so ....why the disconnect with the hysterectomy? Did they explain that to you? Thanks!

[mistycal 81]

I had the sleeve surgery on 3/8/16 and I was tested for my Iron in June at my reg dr, who told me I was severely anemic and put me on 325mg 2x a day. they retested my iron levels 2 weeks ago and they said my levels are normal now. my gastric dr said I was borderline when I had the surgery but they never told me to take an additional dose just the regular recommended amount...