My hemoglobin is 11.7 and I'm 6 days away from MMO, BA/BL, BBL. Is it possible to get it to 12.5 by then?

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Full MMO with extended TT, (possible BA/BL) and BBL. Im currently taking 1000mg vitamin C, 325mg iron supplement... Just started taking 3 Tablespoons 3 times daily of sss tonic, 4 capsules of hema-plex daily and beet root caps

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry! Its a bit short to raise hemoglobin levels, it would be best to reschedule surgery at least another week or so, you can also ask your doctor about having the IRON via IV for quicker results. Best of luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Safety is always the number one priority during surgery and you are scheduled to have several involved procedures.  I would recommend postponing your surgery until your hemoglobin levels have returned to normal range.  I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello dear. 
Thank you for your question and provided information as well.
If you are considering a surgery with that low hemoglobine levels I recommend to re-schedule your surgery. No doctor will recommend this or work on you, that would totally put you on high risk. Remember this: safety first. You could take iron suplements and eat high on antioxidants and iron and talk with your plastic surgeon about the things you can do to get it higher.
Hope this helps and best of lucks.

Dr. Luis Mejia.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Not likely.  Ask your board certified plastic surgeon if he recommends that you postpone your BBL until your hemoglobin reaches a satisfactory level.  You are following the correct course to increase your hemoglobin level:  iron pills and Vit C.  Also add dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods to your diet.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dulce214,
it is unlikely that you will be able to raise your hemoglobin in such short period of time. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

My hemoglobin is 11.7 and I'm 6 days away from MMO, BA/BL, BBL. Is it possible to get it to 12.5 by then?

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