Taking your iron supplement as directed may be one of the most important things you do to have lifelong success when it comes to your nutrition status. We know weight loss surgery can be life changing for the better however, it also requires lifestyle changes that include taking supplements to prevent deficiencies that can be caused by the surgery.
Iron deficiency is the most frequent cause of anemia after bariatric surgery and it really is not uncommon for morbidly obese patients to have anemia or nutritional deficiencies even prior to surgery. Iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport, it is also necessary for the regulation of cell growth and differentiations. A deficiency of iron can result in fatigue, poor work performance, difficulty in maintaining body temperature, headaches, insomnia, loss of appetite and pallor as well as decreased immunity, does this sound like you? You just may be suffering from iron deficiency anemia.
Don’t give up; following your program’s nutrition protocol which includes eating foods rich in iron and taking your iron supplements is the winning recipe combination for victory.
It is so important that you not only eat foods rich in iron like Organ meats such as liver, meat, fish, shellfish, especially oysters, dried beans, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, dried fruits such as figs, raisins, apricots, and dates, you MUST take your iron supplements.
Remember to follow your individual protocol, have regular check-ups, and do not take iron supplements with your calcium. You must wait 2 hours between taking your calcium with your iron due to iron inhibits the absorption of calcium.
Now that you have the map for success to try to avoid iron deficiency anemia I know you will use your GPS to follow the road to stay on track to live your best life.
For more information please contact Michelle at mstewart@thenutiritonplanner.com or call Michelle Stewart Consulting and Associates @ 954.547.5382.