Pre op tests confimed I have a blood clotting disorder...

[Heather_8.1.14 65]

I'm almost done with all of my pre op testings and so far so good, but the blood work has shown I am Vitamin D deficient and that I have some sort of blood clotting disorder (I cant remember the name) and I am being referred to a hematologist. Has anyone else had this diagnosis before surgery? Did they have to take extra precautions (transfusion on hand, etc..). I've only suffered issues with my platelet count during my pregnancies so to know this is clearly an issue I have all the time scares me a little.

2.5 weeks until I go in for revision surgery. I'm scared. I'm unable to eat almost anything at this point, my stomach hurts all the time and I'm just praying for time to go faster so the pain goes away.

[Chelly 364]

My sister just had the sleeve a month ago and she had to be and still is on 50,000 units of Vitamin D.< /p>

She also was on blood thinners before and after surgery.

She had to be careful of course but her Hematologist cleared her for surgery and still is watching her closely.

She also has a Vascular doctor watching her that cleared her for surgery too.

So try not to upset yourself about this until you see the Hematologist.

Take care and good luck.

Edited July 14, 2014 by Chelly

[allielee 263]

I was revised from band to rny and I too have a blood clotting disorder mthfr. I take blood thinners for two weeks after any surgery.. That's about it..

[Heather_8.1.14 65]

Thank you! My doctor told me that the "worst case" scenario really for me will just be 4 weeks of blood thinner injections and I should be good to go afterwards I'm just soooo ready for this to be over