koddie 44 Posted April 19, 2016 I thought all was ok but apparently I have low hemoglobin n they insisting I need a blood transfusion. I been here four days and. I hope to go home tomorrow. Prior to this I had a gastric balloon n me for 7 months and they said it messed up my stomach and the tissue was very hard and tuff so the surgery lasted three hours. And it should of lasted one. So my advice to anyone. Dnt waste ur time in a balloon. I didn't lose but 10 pounds on it. Have anyone experienced low hemoglobin and blood transfusion after sleeve? I kiss my kids and want to be home. On a good note. I'm able to drink Water and broth no problem. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted April 19, 2016 I'm sorry to hear you are hospitalized @@koddie - I hope you are able to go home soon and feel better. I'm assuming that they have confirmed that you are not bleeding and that's not causing your low hemoglobin? How long ago was your surgery - did they mention if you lost alot of blood during the operation? Kristen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmorri 1,689 Posted April 19, 2016 wow! I'm sorry you're having a tough time and am happy that you're getting better. Take care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted April 19, 2016 I didn't need a transfusion after sleeve, but I did have one after another surgery. It made me feel like Super Woman! It was amazing. If you feel crappy now, you will feel SO MUCH better after the transfusion. Hang in there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koddie 44 Posted April 20, 2016 @@KristenLe yes I had a three hour surgery which they said should of been only one hour and I lost a lot of blood. They didn't tell me at first. But my blood count was lows we did do ultrasound and everything is ok nothing bleeding. I had to drink a few sips of Water that made me glow on my insides lol and they tracked it. I'm good. Overall I feel ok. I'm not having any issue drinking Water. I guess this was my biggest fear so I'm happy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted April 20, 2016 Glad you are okay! Hope you are home soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites