Iron studies--Do I need an iron infusion?

                      preop   may        aug        Nov
iron               11          15           7.3          9.3
ferritin            62         102        47           67
TIBC             73           50          53           55
transferrin
saturation      0.15     0.30      0.13         0.16
Hb                   135      118       112          120

I have been taking 2 proferrin 11mg since surgery and increased to three a day in august. I thought it was working as my ferritin improved but my internist noted that my saturation is still low and so he is considering giving me an iron infusion. What do you think?

I would LEAP to iron infusions. Right now.

Simple answer?  Yes.

YES

Thanks thats what I needed to hear so I will call my internist to get one soon. Is there a preferred kind?

Most hematologists have their "favorite" infusion based on current studies (least anaphylaxis) and cost.