Pre-op blood work

[NikkiRT 265]

Hey Everyone,

I went for my pre-op testing this past Monday, which included LOTS of blood work. I would like to preface this by saying...I did place a call to the MD office, but have not heard back from them yet. It appears to my untrained eyes that I am quite Anemic, so I am wondering if this will improve with surgery, or get worse? Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks!

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@NikkiRT It will not improve with surgery - it could get worse. What are your results? They will most likely require treatment prior to surgery as it is very dangerous to operate on someone with anemia.

[NikkiRT 265]

Oh goodness you have me worried KristenLe! I will look at the levels and post. I am not at home. Maybe they can start treatment now!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

They're not always as clear to us - I thought I had abnormal results and Dr said they were fine.

[NikkiRT 265]

Ok.. so there are a few tests that I think relate to this.. here are my numbers:

Transferrin 324

Iron 54 mcg

Monocyte Rel 7.0%

RDW 14.8%

MCH 26.5

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Oh and my TSH is high at 3.08

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I don't think those are bad #s. My TSH was higher. Iron lower but not low enough to be abnormal I don't think. I wouldn't worry.