Hi all

I've recently had my final blood work done prior to surgery and they found I have low iron/ hemoglobin levels. I was put on Iron supplements and had my levels rechecked and they haven't risen appropriately. So my experienced sleevers will this delay or stop my surgery?? I'm so nervous I've scheduled time off, and turned in my paperwork for time off

Edited May 28, 201511 yr by sugabear_440

My iron was a little low but they went ahead with surgery. Iron deficiency is the most common vitamin deficiency. As far as supplements, take your supplements with vitamin c and NOT with calcium (or milk). It works better and faster that way. Good luck.

I had low iron pre-sleeve and it did not delay my surgery. Good luck!

Well unfortunately, they have delayed mine until June 26th a whole 24 days after my schedule procedure. So frustrated and disappointed

I've had low iron and elevated white blood cell count for the last 8 months. My doctor sent me to an oncologist and he just placed me on iron pills. I'm scheduled for pre-op testing on June 29th and surgery on July 28th. I pray all goes well, it would be devastating to be told I can't proceed after all these months. Best wishes to you on June 26th.

@@sugabear_440, I'm sorry to hear about the delay. Wishing you the best on the the 24th

Grapefruit juice helps your body bind iron in your blood. Try drinking it frequently between meals.

I can relate. I was supposed to have surgery initially in February and my levels came back super low. I had 5 iron Infusions and 3 iron pills per day. I was just checked again and I am still a little low but not enough to prevent my surgery on Monday. It's tough but you will feel so much better when they are back to normal

@@Kathy812 do you know how low your iron was. My hemoglobin is at 11 right now. I go Monday to hematologist. So nervous because my surgeons are pushing for my surgery date 07/22

@@Liza001' sorry, I don't offhand but I'll check my papers tomorrow to see if I have it & I'll let you know.

Grapefruit juice helps your body bind iron in your blood. Try drinking it frequently between meals.

Be careful with grapefruit juice. It interferes with some medicines, like statins (for cholesterol) so check with your gp first). ????

Grapefruit juice helps your body bind Iron in your blood. Try drinking it frequently between meals.

Be careful with grapefruit juice. It interferes with some medicines, like statins (for cholesterol) so check with your gp first). ????

Right you are, Catherine. My Dear Hubby had to give it up when he started taking Metformin for his blood glucose levels.

Thank You! I'm not on any prescribed medicine but my prescribed iron pill

I was cleared 7/20 my surgery date is August 12th so excited

@@Liza001, congratulations!!! So sorry I never got back to you about my iron levels. I Never found it but looks like it doesn't matter now

Wishing you a quick recovery!!!

I have always had low iron and it wasn't an issue for the surgeon. My iron is still low almost 2 yrs out and I'm still taking iron tablets