Transfusions? Anyone need them after the surgery?

[gc> 50]

I had my surgery on the 18th Dec in NorCal. My surgery went very well and I was really impressed with the care I received. Stanford University hospital is terrific. The team/people are the key attribute to that hospital, [certainly not the crowded, older rooms]. I did have complications including bleeding along the the staple line. I had nearly zero pain, but bloody BMs and vomiting. I needed a transfusion. [H&H at 6/17]

I got out of the hospital on Saturday [H&H at 6/18]. And had to return to the hospital today for the second transfusion. I am home now and comfortable. [H&H 6.9/21.9]. I am eating well and sleeping well too. My wife has been awesome. Couldn't imagine trying to do this without her support. But we both were [still are] seriously scared/stressed.

What about you? Any other RNY folks who needed transfusions? Care to share your stories/advice? Many thanks!

Merry Christmas. GC>

[mary2008 11]

I had my surgery on the 18th Dec in NorCal. My surgery went very well and I was really impressed with the care I received. Stanford University hospital is terrific. The team/people are the key attribute to that hospital' date=' [certainly not the crowded, older rooms']. I did have complications including bleeding along the the staple line. I had nearly zero pain, but bloody BMs and vomiting. I needed a transfusion. [H&H at 6/17]

I got out of the hospital on Saturday [H&H at 6/18]. And had to return to the hospital today for the second transfusion. I am home now and comfortable. [H&H 6.9/21.9]. I am eating well and sleeping well too. My wife has been awesome. Couldn't imagine trying to do this without her support. But we both were [still are] seriously scared/stressed.

What about you? Any other RNY folks who needed transfusions? Care to share your stories/advice? Many thanks!

Merry Christmas. GC>

I had two transfusion after my surgery, because I had a blot clot but I'm fine now I lost 70 pounds I have almost 8 month and now I'm really happy with my surgery.... how about you?

[bakawaka 108]

I did not need a transfusion. However, my Iron levels were very low and I was told that if they got to a certain level, a transfusion would be necessary. The iron levels mysteriously went back up. I think that I had internal bleeding (no clots). Apparently that internal bleeding caused my iron levels to decrease. Today (3 weeks post op), I am doing well but still working to increase my iron levels. I have been told that people who get transfusions feel much better after getting them.