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question on phlebotomy

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abookreader
abookreader

Hi - 

Im going to start giving blood every 2 weeks starting this weds. I was doing every 8 weeks but the doctor wants more. Ferritin was 602 now at 411. Iron is at 262 as a bunch of stored iron came out (hence going from 602 to 411). 

I am not a medical person and I dont care too much for blood. I know you need it to live. smile 

How much blood does a person have in their body? I'm a male 6'0, weigh 215. 

Is every 2 weeks no big deal for a body to give a pint of blood?

Thank you. 

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  • Barb1028
    Barb1028 abookreader

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    Please.... I am 5'3 weigh 120 lbs, am a female.. I have gone every two weeks for a year. You need to get your numbers down. Every two weeks is no big deal.

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