Which type of iron is best for a very anemic person (pre-op)?

I have looked in the library on "Iron" but am not sure of what is right or whatever..I have heard of polysaccharide iron (generic for Niferex) which is 150mg as well as elemental iron or is it ferrous sulfate..anyways my iron level dropped from 9.8 last Nov to 8.8 in April even after got started on the RX Niferex..I'm wanting to get it up ASAP before surgery in Sept..I take 5 Niferex pills at 150mg each daily..my levels were last checked in April so not sure if I should see about increasing it or change to a different type of iron..and yes I did put a call into my PCP to see what he thinks...So thanks for any and all input! Rhonda

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