Hemoglobin fluctuates - what could I do to increase it?

April 4, 2024
Asked By:Annb.baby in New York, New York

My breast augmentation is coming up in a week.I did my labs and my hemoglobin is 11.0 but when I got tested again it was 10.8.I found out I was pre diabetic and my iron is high.Do you think I can still do the surgery?My body is not absorbing the iron to create blood cells.What could I do to increase my hemo?

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April 25, 2024

Answer: Labs

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2024

Answer: Hemoglobin

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2024

Answer: Hemoglobin

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 6, 2024

Answer: Always best to check with your surgeon and..

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 6, 2024

Answer: Always best to check with your surgeon and..

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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