Giving Blood

I couldn't give blood today. I know Wanda had this happen a few weeks ago. My hemocrit was 11.5 , which really isn't bad. The Red Cross will not allow donation unless it is over 12.5. Oh well, I know I need to up my iron and maybe eat oatmeal several days before trying again. Hugs, Valorie

Hi Valorie, what kind of Iron are you taking I've learned that we should start taking a certain type. I just stating supplementing Iron this month. I put the info on my profile in a post *vitamins & upplements* about a wek ago - if you want to see. hugs, Britt

We were told by one of our nurses that we weren't suppose to give blood at all after WLS. I haven't been able to give blood for a really long time because it won't come out fast enough. Deb