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I dont know what your doctor has been treating you for, but i dont really see what they bypass would have to do with your anemia. Unless you have had problems from the start.
I think id probly go to a OB/GYN if it was a problem there that is causing it. Why wait to see how low it goes. Maybe a EGD/colonoscopy to check for any bleeding ulcers or diverticuli that might be causing it. Why not rule out all you can.
We will transfuse less than 8 if the patient is symptomatic, which it sounds as if you are.
amber74
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Hi everyone,
I am a mom of three doing my prereqs .I am a post op gastric bypass four years out.Lately I have had heart palps/tightness in chest and lethargic.I should also mention I am under care of a physician,I had labs drawn this week.The office called me right away and said I was 7.1/24.4 :They said I was anemic.
How low is this?I am taking oral iron and they want to recheck in a week.How low does it have to get when they try other treatments other than vitamins? Im worried that I will not be able to ever catch up with my malabsorbtion problems and monthly cycle.Has anyone dealt with post op gastric bypass patients that go anemic?
Thanks!
AMber