Follow up from earlier post.

I had my yearly endocrinology recheck post gastric by-pass surgery today. My surgery was in 2012. Due to low Ferritin, the provider order iron infusion via IV. I was luckily enough to be able to get the first infusion today and the 2nd will be next week. I have not needed an iron infusion since 2017, not sure why it dropped now, but will recheck blood in 3 months to see if I am able to maintain my Ferritin level.

Found out that I should not be taking my calcium and Multi-Vitamin pill at same time. It can be confusing when on multiple prescriptions and supplements when to take each and what not to take together. I also take a Thyroid medicine and cannot take at same time as calcium and Multivitamins. So I suggest when you review your medications during an appointment, you also review what should be taken when and any interaction between. The pre-appointment questionnaire asked questions about name and dosage of supplements, I was glad I had that information with me. It might be smart to bring your pill bottles with you so can check the the dosage if any questions.

As Tara Schmidt, @taraschmidt, mentioned in previous post, I think it is important to do follow-up appointments after weight loss surgery. My Primary Care provider is great, but not a specialist in the effect weight loss surgery has on your body.

Laurie