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Pre-op results, Low blood count...Blood Transfusion??
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02-18-2015, 02:10 PM
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Posts: 32
Hysterectomy: February 24th, 2015
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Pre-op results, Low blood count...Blood Transfusion??
So I had my pre-op visit this morning during which they did (blood) lab testing. I just received a call from my doctor that my blood count is too low for surgery. According to the doc, I wouldn't be able to heal properly without fixing my blood count...and to fix it, I need a blood transfusion (approx. 3 units).
(NOW the nerves kick in)
I have never had a transfusion before but shortly after the call I remembered a close friend telling me that she also had to have a transfusion for the same reason before her hysterectomy.
Anyone else had this type of situation before surgery? I just never imagined that I would have to receive blood.. I've always donated.
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02-18-2015, 07:32 PM
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Posts: 17,510
Hysterectomy: May 17th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Pre-op results, Low blood count...Blood Transfusion??
Hi Rhonda9702 -
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. This is a difficult surgery to digest and process, and to have a complication arise before the surgery makes it all that more difficult. Your doctor is watching out for your health, and for proper healing afterward. You do need those red blood cells.
I have read posts from other women in your same situation. Hopefully one of them will see this post and respond with their experience. Just know that you are not alone in this.
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02-25-2015, 03:13 PM
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Posts: 3
Hysterectomy: February 10th, 2015
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Pre-op results, Low blood count...Blood Transfusion??
I had emergency surgery and had to have to unit before surgery. My count was done to 19.2 for blood volume and 6.0 for Iron.
TVH done on 02-10-15. Doing well now.
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