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Low hemoglobin-surgery Dec 14!

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DaisyAmy    561

DaisyAmy
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Ughhh. I've been taking Iron for a couple months trying to raise my hemoglobin (low after gynecological issues/hysterectomy in July).

It's still 11.9 and I'm so worried they will postpone my surgery! It's already been delayed 5 months due to the hysterectomy. It had been down to 8.6.

My total iron, ferritin and iron bonding capacity are all within range, but the hemoglobin, % saturation, MCH and RDW CV are slightly off. All other counts look good.

Thoughts?

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Cutepretty1    121

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I cannot say if they will cancel your surgery or not. I knew that I was anemic and wanted to have the procedure so I started taking drops of Ionic Iron 22mg daily by Trace Minerals. I would mix it with my orange juice to help absorption. My last blood work my iron levels were in normal range so were my others readings except my bad cholesterol was slightly high.

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DaisyAmy    561

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I'm not sure what they'll do. I've been taking Iron twice daily with Vitamin C. Maybe I'll start three times. Sigh. My poor booty.

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TinyTink    268

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When I used to need Iron for the same reasons I took SlowFE. It's over-the-counter and doesn't cause Constipation or GI issues like regular Iron can. Keeping fingers crossed for you!

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DaisyAmy    561

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Thanks @TinyTink. I started out with that, but it's less Iron, so they switched me.

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TinyTink    268

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Thanks @TinyTink. I started out with that, but it's less Iron, so they switched me.

By mg it's less but it ends up being more if it's better absorbed, which can be the case. I went up four grams on it.

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DaisyAmy    561

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By mg it's less but it ends up being more if it's better absorbed, which can be the case. I went up four grams on it.

Good point!!

My medical provider posted on my online chart that my Iron labs were much improved and to keep taking the supplements, so I guess I'm good to go. ::crossed fingers::!!!

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DaisyAmy    561

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Insight add a slow fe to my regimen. I was thinking of adding a third regular Iron, but maybe mixing it up will be better. Thanks for the support!

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