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Iron deficiency

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Hello, yes my husband had Ivor Lewis 11 months ago. Recently hes been having trouble with dehydration and has also become very anaemic. He needed 5 blood transfusions over 3 days while in hospital. We were shocked as he hadn’t been having regular blood tests. He is feeling much better in himself now but he will be monitored and have blood tests more frequently to make sure his level stays up where it should be.
We believe he became anaemic due to malnutrition so are seeing a surgeon soon and hoping he will have a Jtube placed to help.
Sorry I can’t be more help, but I think in some people, this does happen
Wishing you all the best in your recovery
Deb

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Thanks for your response. I am scheduled for iron infusions in October. We’re still figuring out what is causing the deficiency. I wish you and your husband well too. The post surgery adjustments are major and varied, even years out.