Question:
Has anyone been anemic prior to surgery
Has anyone been a sever anemic prior to surgery? Did you have to go see a Hemotologist before the Doctor performed the sugery? What was the end result of the therapy. How can I increase the iron count to improve my hemoglobin. — Steffanie J. (posted on November 23, 2003)
November 23, 2003
Hi! I was severely anemic prior to surgery. I had to see a hemotologist
as well. I was on 975mg. of iron a day. I took that large of an amount
for years. If I missed some pills, I was so tired and out of breath!! The
amazing thing now that I am post-op, I am no longer anemic and I have so
much energy!! I would suggest you take your iron pills faithfully and try
to eat foods high in iron. Good luck!!
— Terri G.
November 23, 2003
I was severely anemic prior to surgery as well. After getting baseline labs
done in January (before surgery in May)I noticed my iron REALLY low. I
asked my pcp about this and he said to take liquid iron. Well, I couldn't
find any and every time I questioned him he told me to talk to someone
else. Well, surgery came and went and although I was taking a very high
dosage of iron supplements, my levels were not moving up. So, I was
proactive and called a hematologist and the end result was getting an
infusion. It took 5 hours but I have sooooo much energy now! It's the
difference between night and day. I absolutely believe it's the best thing
(besides the surgery itself) that I could have done for my health. Prior to
the infusion I was so tired and "groggy" all day I couldn't
concentrate, I was forgetful, couldn't get motivated about anything.....it
really saved my life. I realize now that I had probably been anemic for a
very long time and had come to the conclusion that the way I was
"living" was "normal" for me. I'm so glad I was wrong!
My opinion...get an infusion if your levels are that low. You'll be so glad
you did. Good luck!
— Jeralyn Merideth
November 23, 2003
I was anemic prior to surgery and my doctor advised me to begin taking iron
supplements about two weeks prior to surgery and I had my levels checked up
to the day prior to surgery. I still take iron pills as a post op for now
but am hoping as the weight comes off and I gain my health I will not need
to take the pills much longer.
— SassySamara
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