Donate Blood?

[carbgrl 119]

Haven't had a chance to ask doc, is it ok to donate blood?

[Lilee84 648]

After 6 weeks and providing you had no complications - I donated last week...

[Foxbins 625]

I used to donate every six weeks before my surgery. I donated twice afterwards. At my six month labs, my ferritin (long-term Iron stores) was at 7; should be between 22 and 291. My doc said I can't eat enough anymore to maintain my iron stores and give blood every six weeks too. She said donate every six months, max, and I have to have my ferritin checked yearly.

[carbgrl 119]

Thanks for info.

[theoldmusicbox 399]

My surgeon said no for me, can't remember why, but I guess I just don't have enough to spare. I would ask your surgeon, just to be safe.