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Aimee,

I take gastric bypass formulated vitamins (www.vita4life.net).

Although I am not taking them temporarily due to the warnings on my

IV iron to STOP all iron oral iron preparations while rec'ing

infusions.

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Sheila

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> Do you take supplements that are for GB patients or regular ones?

> I was on IV iron also for a hemoglobin of 6

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What was your hemoglobin/hematocrit before the IV iron?

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Aimee,

My hgb was 8.4 in December.

After increasing my oral iron tabs from 325mg BID to TID my hgb dropped to 7.9

then 7.3 (corresponding crit was around 24% I think).

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actually, the injection site on my right hip, although given Z-track, is still

bruised, rather than iron stained, from 3 weeks ago. It didn't hurt as it was

going in, but the next day or two it was so sore it hurt to sit down (hip

flopping and moving it I suppose). Oddly enough, its just as sore now as the day

I got my first one, but all of my bruised areas are still hurting, even months

after the initial injury. Who knows why. I have an appt with a new hematologist

soon (I didn't care for the one I am presently seeing).

Was your mg dose 100mg? It says on the package insert that it can be given once

a day (100mg) either IV or IM. I was wondering why if it can be given DAILY that

he only ordered it twice a WEEK.

I need more- I can't tell a difference yet.

:*(

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I never did IM

Did you get an iron colored scar where they gave the shot? did it hurt?

I did IV once a week for 8 weeks

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we must have had the same thing--ferlecit (sp)??

I got mine weekly because he wanted to monitor the reesponse so that he

would know what to do long term

I really like my guy--he has treated alot of WLS pts and is very receptive

to my needs/wants

I really noticed a difference after the 5th week

I also got a procrit injection on week 6 which boosted my bone marrow and

make a HUGE difference!

my h/h went from 6/20 to 11/33

It is now stable at 11.9 so I have not had an infusion since March and I

take my bariatric advantage iron pills (2) at noon the MVI and calcium in am

and pm

you cannot take iron and calcium together

also iron is better absorbed with vitamin c--my vitamin contains vit c--how

convenient

calcium is absorbed better with magnesium and vitk--my calcium contains

those too--how convenient

my doc says i can take these during pregnancy because they do not have too

much vitamin a

keep me informed--I am learning so much here

Aimee Lacour son RN

Bariatric Surgery

Sequoia Hospital

170 Alameda de las Pulgas Rm 110

Redwood City, CA 94062

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Re: I diagosed myself ---Aimee

actually, the injection site on my right hip, although given Z-track, is

still bruised, rather than iron stained, from 3 weeks ago. It didn't hurt as

it was going in, but the next day or two it was so sore it hurt to sit down

(hip flopping and moving it I suppose). Oddly enough, its just as sore now

as the day I got my first one, but all of my bruised areas are still

hurting, even months after the initial injury. Who knows why. I have an appt

with a new hematologist soon (I didn't care for the one I am presently

seeing).

Was your mg dose 100mg? It says on the package insert that it can be given

once a day (100mg) either IV or IM. I was wondering why if it can be given

DAILY that he only ordered it twice a WEEK.

I need more- I can't tell a difference yet.

:*(

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I never did IM

Did you get an iron colored scar where they gave the shot? did it hurt?

I did IV once a week for 8 weeks

Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

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