26 years later!

[Santa.angel]

It seems like a dream. I had my surgery at the very beginning ...by the doctor who first started the procedure. I really don’t think about it but I’m having problems with severe anemia.. I am going to see a hematologists. I feel l’m the lucky one. I lost all the weight I wanted and have kept it off..I went from 350 to 135. Has anyone else had a transfusion? It sounds scary. I go in three weeks. Anyone else had one.

 

[dianeseattle]

There was or is a member of this group who goes for iron infusions. Do a search of the posts & when you find her story, reach out to her. People come & go here, but her information was valuable.

 

[Brenda2010]

I lost all the weight I wanted and have kept it off..I went from 350 to 135.

Congratulations on your weight loss and successful maintenance! 215 pounds gone for 26 years is truly inspirational. Good luck with the infusion, I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Heather2936]

It seems like a dream. I had my surgery at the very beginning ...by the doctor who first started the procedure. I really don’t think about it but I’m having problems with severe anemia.. I am going to see a hematologists. I feel l’m the lucky one. I lost all the weight I wanted and have kept it off..I went from 350 to 135. Has anyone else had a transfusion? It sounds scary. I go in three weeks. Anyone else had one.

Hi! I had my first iron infusion today. I am 14 years out. It went well not scary at all. I have been struggling with anemia for a long time now and had to fight to get a referral to a hematologist. It took 5 minutes for the appointment because my levels were so bad she didn’t question what I needed done. AND she said I need to go to a gynecologist because “you can fill the bucket, but if there is a hole in the bottom, it will do no good!” My gp’s nurse gave me a hard time about that referral. So anyhow, heads up, you got this! Congratulations on keeping the weight off!

 

[Kimmer]

I am 20 years out from Roux En Y and have had three iron infusions in the last four years. My ferritin (iron storage) goes down to literally 1 or 2 about every 15-18 months. When I requested a Ferritin test down, I was told your hemoglobin is fine so ferritin doesn't make a difference. Believe me - it does!!!