Aneimia Concerns

[melshell1 11]

My doctor ran some test to make sure I was good for surgery and found out my Iron saturation is very low, 5%. The Dr in Mexico still approved me but now I am nervous. Flight is booked and deposit is paid.

Did anyone go into surgery with a similar issue? I would really prefer to not get a blood transfusion in Mexico.

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[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Are you taking Iron supplements currently? If not, this might be a good time to start, but check with your doc first. Or worst case scenario, you would have to postphone the surgery, but you might not get a refund on your plane flight. So do the best you can and bring the iron level up............Let us know what you decide.....

[melshell1 11]

and get a shot. I really can't postpone with my job situation unless I push it till April.

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[TheGamer 406]

Iron deficiency anemia is both super common and easy to fix. I've been that way since my early teens. Get some over the counter SlowFE or other slow release/iron tablet. I just take generic iron tablets that I get from the Vitamin isle. You want the stuff that gives like 250% RDA and just take one a day, just not with any Calcium containing foods or products as calcium interferes with iron absorption. I take one tablet a day and have for years. There may be a little gastric discomfort initially, like the first week or so. Exceptionally graphic notice: green poop is a possibility until your body goes "WOW, IRON!" and all is well. On the up side, getting your iron deficiency under control can help you have more energy

[delta_girl 931]

I got a B12 shot the week before my surgery. I also started taking a multi Vitamin with Iron at the same time.