NikkiRT 265 Posted September 21, 2016 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 21, 2016 @@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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted September 21, 2016 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! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 21, 2016 They're not always as clear to us - I thought I had abnormal results and Dr said they were fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiRT 265 Posted September 21, 2016 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 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh and my TSH is high at 3.08 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 22, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
