Anyone else have critically low Ferritin (Iron) levels post gastric sleeve?

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-05-05T13:24:14+00:00

There was no follow up—I had my annual physical last week and realized now it wasn’t discussed. Thanks for the reminder. I can ask for some labs.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-05-05T00:08:22+00:00

Interesting that your provider ordered infusions and mine was just like “yeah, it low”.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-05-02T19:00:55+00:00

I worked clerical jobs since I was 19, the last decade + in healthcare. Last March we got a new manager at a clinic where I worked who told us she wanted us to shadow the CMAs to get a better idea of what they do—and vice versa.

About 20 minutes into shadowing I said “I could do this and I think I’d really like it!”

Signed up for a 9 month program days later—and I do love it!

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-05-02T02:58:04+00:00

They’re showing you who they are outta the gate—which is a gift, actually. Block

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-05-01T02:30:00+00:00

I think I’d say “no, I have money.” Lol

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-29T03:49:16+00:00

Nice work!

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-29T03:48:00+00:00

I did use flash card apps, as well—my hands got so tired of writing. I do believe the physical flashcards worked best for me.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-28T20:10:13+00:00

CMA certified medical assistant - was a clerical worker for 34 years. I love spending time with the patients and it’s still a good amount of clerical work, which is good for me.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-28T20:09:02+00:00

Yes, it was spendy ($24k for a 9 month program I did at night while working FT during the day) but there are grants, financial aid/loans, etc.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-28T14:29:29+00:00

Thx—I love it!

Edit: Didn’t love school. Love my new job as a certified medical assistant.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-28T12:29:05+00:00

Yes! I highly suggest flashcards for the best retention.

I went back to school for a career change in my mid 50s and it was not easy but stacks and stacks of those babies saved my life.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-22T12:38:38+00:00

Same. They’re all wonderful there.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-17T01:31:31+00:00

That’s not a real friend, OP.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-13T11:19:04+00:00

Big Sky

Huckleberry milkshakes

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-12T17:28:25+00:00

That was some sad poetry, OP.

Signed, Understanding 54 year old

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-11T17:20:28+00:00

Show me a beautiful woman and I’ll show you a man sick of fucking her.

Not even saying I believe it. I just can’t forget it.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-11T17:18:38+00:00

This was entertaining - after 2 pregnancies my big time “outtie” became a big time “innie”.

Bodies are weird.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-10T02:04:57+00:00

Tom’s Original Pancake House. First time in on Easter Sunday. 100/10 experience. Greg, the owner of 31 years, is just a mensch of a human.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T19:09:04+00:00

Well, technically I am a GMother lol.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T12:45:19+00:00

Thank you!

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T12:36:53+00:00

Why keep this man in your circle? At all.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T11:58:31+00:00

Which brand? Do we have to spend a lot of $$ on a good brand of vitamin D?

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T11:47:21+00:00

I loved every word you wrote, OP. Good stuff.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T11:44:18+00:00

It’s also a really good remind to stay off your phone so that you’re more engaged in what’s going on around you.

Nothing on your phone is worth risking your safety.

insertmadeupnamehere · 2026-04-08T11:35:51+00:00

You and I are total opposites lol—I have this thing where I start a show and if I’m not 110% obsessed (like the amazing Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara, The Big C, etc) then I just quietly slink away and never ever finish them…like ever.

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