What is the fastest way to INCREASE my Iron?

[needtoseemeagain 0]

Greetings all,

I have been enemic off and on for a long time. Now I am really enemic and hoping to be banded January 9th. I have been taking Iron when I can remember :blushing: (really trying to do better) but I don't like nor do I eat any red meat at all only chicken, turkey, fish & seafood. I don't want my low iron to be a reason to cancel my band date:scared2:. Any suggestions or ideas? :mad2:

Pressing toward the mark,

:rolleyes2:Raquel

Edited December 16, 2008 by needtoseemeagain

[rikye1 0]

I was anemic before my surgery and it didn't get cancelled. I go in once a week for an IV Iron infusion. Hope this helps.

Erika

banded 11/25/06

lost 17 lbs pre-op 17 lbs post op

[needtoseemeagain 0]

Thank you, I didnt know that was even possible! I need to ask my doc how that works.

[flipman416 2]

One way is to take a higher dosage of Iron, I know Bariatric Advantage has a 3 forms 18mg, 29mg, and 60 mg. The 60mg One I had and it taste pretty good it is lemon lime flavor. Here is the link for you to look st if interested.

Bariatric Advantage - 60mg Iron

[annjones 3]

In addition to taking Iron supplements, you can eat liver, dark green veggies, etc. My blood iron is slightly low and I sure can tell when I miss my iron supplements.

[Buccfan 0]

My Dr. likes to make sure you are on the high scale of everything before surgery. All my blood test came back in the good range. He had me on extra Vitamin D some Multi Vitamins and I had to go in for some Iron infusion 5 seperate times and had a perscribtion for iron I had to take. Takes about an hour for the infusion. They put in a IV and let it drip in.

[TQUAD64 9]

The only fast way I know to build up my Iron is taking an iron tables every day, which I do. I do this to stay healthy, but also because I donate blood to the local blood bank.

[needtoseemeagain 0]

All of this great input! Thank you everyone, I really appreciate you.:biggrin:

[gadumplin 1]

Iron for Energy

In addition to providing quickly assimilated carbohydrates, blackstrap molasses can increase your energy by helping to replenish your iron stores. Blackstrap molasses is a very good source of iron. Particularly for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency, boosting iron stores with blackstrap molasses is a good idea--especially because, in comparison to red meat, a well known source of iron, blackstrap molasses provides more iron for less calories and is totally fat-free.

[rikye1 0]

Buccfan,

We must have the same Dr? I am on my 3rd infusions and have the bruises from the IV's. Did you have surgery at St. Francis Hospital?

[Mimilou2004 13]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned here is the inclusion of Vitamin C near the time of taking the Iron supplement. Any citrus fruit or juice will help the absorption of iron from the source.

Mimi

[Buccfan 0]

Yes, I was banded by Dr. srikanth at St. Francis.

[rikye1 0]

Buccfan,

Me too. My surgery date was November 25th. I have my first fill on Jan. 11th.

Riky

[lucyavery 0]

I agree with Mimi. Eat a steak and drink a glass of orange juice with it. Red meat and Vit C can do wonders for increasing your Iron.

Lucy

[aubrie 6]

Eggplant, if you eat it with the skin on, is a good source of Iron too. I love it and eat it all the time. It's good grilled, stuffed, stewed, and fried.