Iron Deficiency?

[NisaletOAM 48]

Good Morning all.

I was wondering for the past two month my doctor has found that my Iron is low I'm post-op and now i'm afraid that my surgeon will not preform the surgery with my iron so low.

did anyone post-op have anemia before going into surgery if so did you have any complications??

Thanx for the response.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I'm a little confused. Where you diagnosed as anemic pre-opt? Are you taking any Iron supplements? When I am anemic, I take an iron supplement that helps get me out of being anemic. I myself will look at the color of my gums and if the color is a pale pink, then I start taking iron supplements. Sorry I don't have an answer about this, but perhaps you can google it? That's where I find a lot of information.

[It's all new 453]

Yes, I was quite anemic before surgery. Because it is laparoscopic I was told I would lose so little blood it wouldn't be problematic. I had no complications. I have read that this surgery is commonly performed on anemic patients.

[apricot1119 105]

I was anemic too. He did the surgery. Now post op I am taking perscrption Iron.< /p>

[NisaletOAM 48]

Thanx guy I'm already taking RX Iron pills for the anemia but I was starting to get worried because I have 2 more month of weight in's and then I'm submitting for surgery. But this takes my axiety away thank you

[Mz_Elle 23]

If you like liver, start eating it. Calf liver with onions and cabbage will help boost up your Iron. Also milk thistle tea is good to help cleanse your own liver prior to surgery.

[NisaletOAM 48]

Z3djinn yes I'm already eating liver and I will look for that tea. Great advice thank you.

[girlfriday 59]

Good Morning all.

I was wondering for the past two month my doctor has found that my Iron is low I'm post-op and now i'm afraid that my surgeon will not preform the surgery with my Iron so low.

did anyone post-op have anemia before going into surgery if so did you have any complications??

Thanx for the response.

My blood work the day of surgery showed I was anemic and I still had the surgery. Just keep with the iron supplements and add a multi Vitamin with extra iron if you aren't taking one.

[NisaletOAM 48]

Thanks I will keep drinking my Iron and keep up with it.