iron problem! ?!

[kfuller716 6]

Went got my medical clearnce, &&& they might no clear me cause my Iron is 9.8! Any one have this problem.. She said she needs to speak with my surgeon! Any hope?!

[abetterme4.2 268]

Went got my medical clearnce' date=' &&& they might no clear me cause my Iron is 9.8! Any one have this problem.. She said she needs to speak with my surgeon! Any hope?![/quote']

Hi there! My iron level was extremely low...7.1. I began supplementing with iron and I will take iron up until the day before surgery. (Surgeon's orders)

Funny thing...I knew something was wrong and went to 4 different doctors. It took the fourth one to figure out I was so lethargic because of the low iron levels. Once I began supplementing, about 2 weeks later...I felt great and back to my old self!!

Hope this helps!

[kfuller716 6]

So there is hope!!! Maybe he will do the same!!! Fingers crossed.

[Feeling Free 51]

My Iron was 10 the day before my surgery so we (me and my husband) made the decision to go ahead with the surgery as I knew having a blood transfusion could have been a possibility anyway if something went wrong. Before I could leave the hospital, I had to receive 2 bags of iron via iv.

I take iron pills daily and my iron has tested normal since.

[kfuller716 6]

Oh wow! I'm just scared, came this far, and I wouldn't wAnt to leave empty handed

[kfuller716 6]

Anyone else have this problem

[JayneD 31]

I was sent to a hematologist for 2 Iron transfusions 2 weeks apart. My surgery was originally 10/1/12 but was changed to 10/23/12. After the transfusions my levels were better. Good luck!

[kfuller716 6]

What was your level?!