I have low iron and I need to get it up before surgery otherwise they won't do it. What is the best way to get iron levels up.

They won't do the surgery for low iron? I have low iron and am set for surgery in January and this was a HUGE concern for me. My doctors figured out that I'm losing blood though, and that's why I'm iron deficient. I have a colonoscopy on Monday to rule out things like colitis and other stuff. I assume we have a reason as to WHY we are low on iron or iron deficient, along with medical clearance from PCP, then we should be fine. In the mean time, see your PCP and see if he will provide you with clearance and what to do about low iron and if he can prescribe anything or if there's a reason for it. You can go to cvs or walgreens or rite aide and get FE Iron pills to take in the mean time.

If you have trouble with iron pills the way I do, bariatric advantage has a chewable that I've been taking. It tastes good and does not upset my stomach even after surgery. Good luck