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My hemoglobin is good but my iron count is low, am I still able to get a bbl?

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b0mbbNov 25, 2013

I was told to have my hemoglobin over 12, I'm at 11.7 so I can get it up to 12 by February 14th (surgery day). I recently found out my IRON count is low, but my hemoglobin is alright. Will getting a bbl be okay if my hemoglobin goes up but my iron is still a little low? Is it dangerous?

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