Iron Infusion :(

**psparks** · 09-24-2018 07:03 AM

So i was wondering if anyone else has had trouble with their iron levels after surgery? Normal ranges for Iron is 15-150 mine was 6. I have been literally freezing to death for months and excessively tired so i went to the Dr. to check my levels 2 months ago he checked my b12 and my H/H and they were fine. well it got so bad this past week i finally went back to the Dr. and said look can you just check my Ferritin and sure enough was low.... now i have to have an iron infusion so wondering if anyone else has had these issues. I know its a possibility with Iron and other deficiencies.

**nlee** · 09-24-2018 01:17 PM

I've had iron deficiency anemia for most of my life. I started getting iron infusions about 10 years ago. Usually about 4 a year and will go back to my Hematologist next Monday to prepare for another round. Anytime I have surgery, getting infusions shortly after is a must. So I'm almost a month out from VSG and it's time because my level of fatigue is unbearable sometimes. The process isn't bad though. If it's your first infusion then they'll give you a 30 minute drip to make sure there's no allergic reaction after that and each infusion after it's an hour drip. I usually feel a little better within a day or so after an infusion.

**psparks** · 09-24-2018 01:45 PM

yeah my first one Nlee thanks

makes me feel better

**Loveangel104** · 09-24-2018 02:48 PM

I have been ok with my levels, at least I was before surgery. I haven't gotten them checked after as of yet. I go in for another post op checkup on October 1.

I have had to take iron infusions in the past, as I am anemic and have Poly cystic ovarian syndrome which caused EXTREMELY heavy periods. I have been all right as of late, (knock wood), and I'm eager to see how the levels are now.

Good luck!
~*~Christina~*~

**Christie13** · 09-24-2018 08:15 PM

My sister has had issues with low iron. She still does. She has been sleeved for almost 7 years but to be fair she does not have a good diet and our mother was anemic.

**Stacey03** · 09-25-2018 02:56 AM

Hi, Yes I had this problem before surgery so it kind of worked out that all around that time I had a few iron infusions. Ferritin was in my boots. Exhausted. You know the story! I do love an iron infusion though, made me feel a million dollars eventually! Is your hair falling out? Mine did thin a bit due to low ferritin and ive only just realised that now as it suddenly seems much thicker and I can see bits growing back in. But like I say it was before surgery so not sure how much surgery had to do with it, I think it probably had already thinned and I hadn't noticed. I do hope you feel much better soon. It is unpleasant to feel so exhausted.

**Loveangel104** · 10-11-2018 08:02 PM

Well an update. I had my iron checked by my bariatric dr and my primary and my hematologist. My iron is in the toilet. I have to go for iron infusions again. I’m not too happy, but at least it explains why I’ve been so exhausted lately.
I’ll keep you all updated.
~*~Christina~*~