Is there any way to boost your iron level in 4-5 days?

I was reading the Q&A's earlier today and read a question about Anemia. Well, that made me paranoid. I remember the last time I had bloodwork done (March 2001) my iron was low. My hemaglobin was 11.8. From what I understand 12-16 is normal. My surgeon is very strict and will not perform surgery if my iron is low. I'm not even sure if it is. I just want to do all I can to give it a little boost, if that is possible. I'm really nervous because it is that time of the month for me as well and I know that is going to take it's toll on my iron count. My bloodwork will be done on Tuesday. If the results are not to my surgeon's liking, he will cancel my surgery and require that I see a Hemotologist (sp?) for 6 months before rescheduling. Any and all suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Amy (Lap RNY 7/11/02...I hope)

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