Originally Posted by KathyV

Hi Everyone,

Haven't written in a while but saw this thread and although I am only 15 month post op I thought I would all let you know of my new problems.

I went in late for my 1 year blood work and then went on vacation to Maui.
I came home to a phone call from a oncologist/cancer doctor who said I was refered to him by by Gastric By-pass Dr. Wow was I scared to death. I then called my GBP Dr. and he notified me that I was low in Iron.

Well after my visit to the cancer dr. I now go in for iron infussions every other day for 5 sessions. I take perscriptions of Vitamen D and Folic Acid. The Dr. tried to tell me that I probably will have to come in every month for a while even for life! Well I refuse to believe that. Anyone out there not taking your iron supplements please start. I think it was such an inconvience to take those pill for me but wow this is so much more inconvienent. I live 40 miles from the infussion center and it takes 4 hours out of my day.

I will do what ever I can to get back on track. I do not however regret having this procedure done. I do feel much healthier and happier with the weight loss. Good luck to all of you!
Kathy