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I am from Canada and I donate blood every 56 days which is the mandatory wait time between donations.
I went to donate this morning and they tried to deter me away from donating due to my surgery in 48 days.
They dont think my body will regenerate enough of a hemoglobin count and Iron and will cause me to become anemic for surgery.
I was not warned about this from my doctor who knows I donate blood regularity and read nothing about this online.
I still went through my donation process
I have not read any negative things about surgery with an anemic issue.
Should I be concerned?
Any tips to help raise those levels besides greens, and daily Vitamins?