Malabsorption of Protein and Iron

October 29, 2001

I was reading the new book out on Obesity Surgery (I cannot remember the

authori's name was at a friend's house) and one of the many listed

" disadvantages " of the DS listed was " severe protein malabsorption " and

" severe iron malabsorption. "

Does anyone know anything about the iron?? Plus, all indicators I've seen

do not say " sever " malabsorption of protein -- it's a matter of degree

granted, but 20, or even 30% malabsorption does not seem " severe " to me --

but the iron I wonder about -- do we have to supplement iron??

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Ms. Hawkins

Pre-op / BMI 61.5 / 250 to lose

150 is my hope someday!

~~~~~~~ hoping soon for a switcheroo ````````

October 30, 2001

Hi

I was just at my 2 year postop appointment and had the opportunity

to ask Dr. Anthone these questions. He does not routinely perscribe

iron to all his patients, however, he does suggest all patients take

1000mg of calcium, and suggests Viactiv. If he's finding someone

might be very iron deficient, then he will perscribe some iron.

Personally, I was iron deficient as long as I can remember and

always took iron supplements. I have not taken any since surgery.

My iron levels are in the normal range. They are on the low end of

the scale, but in the normal range. I'm not sure if this is because

of the prenatal vitamins he perscribes, or if it's because of the

protein I eat. Probably a combination of both.

My protein levels have always been right down the middle. Dr.

Anthone said I only need 40-50 grams of protein without additional

supplementation.

I've found just because it's in a book, doesn't make it so. Anyone

read Carnie's book?

Hope this helps..

heidi

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