Sameera explores the connection between iron deficiency and weight loss surgery. She shares critical information on iron supplementation for weight loss patients and answers these questions:

• Does eating ice a couple of times a day signal iron deficiency? • What role does iron play? • What are some symptoms related to iron deficiency? • How much iron does a bariatric patient need? • Why do they require more? • How long after bariatric surgery do patients develop iron deficiency? • Do we wait for iron levels to fall or be proactive to start iron supplements? • What iron lab studies and bloodwork are needed for weigh loss surgery patients? • What are food sources of iron? • What is the difference between heme iron and non-heme iron? • How would you increase the absorption of iron? • Are drug interactions a concern with iron supplementation? • How does a bariatric patient avoid Iron toxicity? • What are some iron absorption enhancers? • How often should iron levels be checked after bariatric surgery? • What should lab studies include?

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