Why are post-ops discouraged from donating blood?
I spoke with the nurse at Dr. Champion’s office to get clarification on this. She stated that we are asked not to donate because we mal-absorb iron. She stated it takes a normal individual one week to rebuild iron levels. A WLS Patient takes two to three weeks, or even longer. If a person is consistently donating, they can experience unhealthy iron levels. Of course, if the donation is a once in a while thing, for instance in an emergency situation, then it can be okay.
