How long will it take for my hemoglobin/hematocrit to increase?

January 15, 2018
Asked By:PamelaP123 in Nyack, NY

I was due for a breast reduction/lift on December 19th, but the day before I was able to go in for surgery, the surgeon called saying that my hematocrit/hemoglobin was too low (35% and 8.0 or so, respectively). I am now scheduled for February 14th and have been taking two iron pills a day and 5 other multivitamins (Vitamin C, B-12, biotin, etc.) How long will it take for my hematocrit/hemoglobin to go to acceptable levels by my surgery date?

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January 18, 2018

Answer: Hemoglobin level

January 18, 2018

Answer: Hemoglobin level

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