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Anybody else have to get a blood transfusion due to low iron/ Anemia?



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Hi guys!

Real quick: I'm in Tijuana. Did my pre op testing today and a few hours later I got a call from one of the doctors saying my bloodwork showed that my hemoglobin was 8.9 and that the dr. said I will need a blood transfusion.

Did anyone else have this experience?

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Hiya not for bariatric surgery….but another type and i have to have a blood transfusion…after i got over the paranoia i was fine...

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Yeah I'm freaking out just a tad! Second surprise of the day. I've NEVER came close to having something like a blood transfusion and this is adding to my stress and nervousness. Darn!

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Otown...did you have any idea that you were anemic and where are you? (HOSPITAL) who is your surgeon?

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Yes I did. I've been taking Iron pills. I didn't know that I would be required to have a blood transfusion. Dr.Garcia at Florence Hospital.< /p>

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Did you have the procedure already.? If so how are you doing?

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Morning! No I am having the procedure first thing this morning. Pray for me guys!!

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Praying for you now! I'll be there Friday. Please post and let us know how you are as soon as you are able. You are gonna do great!

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Good morning. I will also be first this morning for Dr Lopez because when they move from the marriott to pueblo amigo hotel they took me get all pre-op done and said I will be first. Pray for me and I will pray for you all. We shall all be successful.

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Prayers are up......

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Thanks guys!

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Praying for you!

Praying for all of us!

God will take care of us!

You all are so strong and I am thankful for this website!

Best thing for us is to share and support each other.

God bless!

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Praying you guys had a great surgery! Can't wait to hear all about it! I know you all will be fine! God bless!

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