Comments on: Conflicting Problems

By: Raquel Micaela

Raquel Micaela — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 18:28:41 +0000

Hi! Just some FYI… I was on prescription iron prior to surgery because of
chronic anemia. My doctor prescribed NIfeREX Elixir. It appears to be the
liquid version on the pill I was taking before surgery. I just KNEW it was
going to be the most GROSS concoction I had ever tasted, but I told myself, this
is one of the things I KNEW going into surgery…. iron for the rest of my life.
Was I ever surprised that it tastes fine and seems to have no ill ieffects on
the digestive system. (I guess the proof of the pudding will be my next
hemoglobin work up.) Just thought I’d share…… Cheers!
JenelleLAP RNY 4-15-03272/???/140

By: Neva Marjory

Neva Marjory — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 14:00:44 +0000

You could ask your Dr if you can take Colace? I take it daily now
for “maintenance” as I have had problems with constipation. But then
I don’t know if it will effect any of the other pills that you take.
Any of you pro’s know the effects?
Shelly
LapRNY 3/3/03
258/219/???

By: Noah Kirstin

Noah Kirstin — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 10:53:22 +0000

Debbie:
I’m interested in knowing why your surgeon thinks you aren’t getting
the benefit of the malabsorption part of the surgery? Especially
since you’re distal! Does he think that it’s because of your
constipation? Many of us suffer constipation after surgery. I think
the high protein diet does it, and iron supps can certainly do it too.
I take 2 servings daily of SF metamucil. It’s orange flavored so I
mix it into an orange flavored crystal light or diet snapple. It’s
not too bad, but it does get a little thick. Actually the added
fiber tends to fill me up for awhile. I still have some trouble with
BM’s being hard to pass, but I go at least once a day with the
metamucil. And the added fiber in the diet is good for us.
Michele
Open RNY 12/5/02
296/222/150 (lost 10 % before surgery)