Blood Work, 4 months post op, LOW PLATELETS

[Vegasurvivor 85]

I just got my blood work results. Will see my doctor in a few days to follow up. I've been taking all the vitaims suggested my surgeon after being sleeved. little alarmed. Anyone else have this issue after surgery?

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[Chrisb428 626]

Did you have to do the lovenox injections? If so for how long? Im guessing it could just be from the blood thinners.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

I don't take any medications at all. Never had this issue before. Just now after surgery.

Did you have to do the lovenox injections? If so for how long? Im guessing it could just be from the blood thinners.

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[Chrisb428 626]

Lovenox is the blood thinner they use most frequently to keep from getting blood clots. You more than likely got some of it in the hospital. Alot of people have to continue it for a short period after surgery.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

I had sleeve surgery and I went to out patient surgery center. No hospital stay. I didn't get any injections. But thank you for your response!

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[Chrisb428 626]

Im sorry when I first read it i thought it said 4 weeks also. My bad, hope you get answers and its nothing serious.

[Frustr8 7,886]

I'm sure they will get this all straightened out quickly. My prayers that everything turns out okay.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

Thanks to both of you for your posts! I'm going to hang in here till I see my doc this week.

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[RapidFirePickle 119]

How low is low? Normal platelet counts are between 150 and 450 (thousand); a 130 is not something to be concerned about and can be within the normal variation of human condition (like some people run a temperature of 96.5 and some are at 100.4). A platelet count below 100 is concerning, below 50 is very concerning, and below 20 is critical. It may be a temporary dip due to other conditions, or it could be ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura) which is caused by an autoimmune tagging of your platelets and destruction by your spleen. ITPhappens for no known reason which is why it's called idiopathic. There are many more things that can cause low platelet count, and your doctor should explore which are likely for you.

Your doctor will know how to figure this out, meanwhile don't stress yourself out by worrying too much. I hope it's something simple and eases your mind.

[Vegasurvivor 85]

The count is 130. Thank you! I'm not stressing now. Thank you for your response!

How low is low? Normal platelet counts are between 150 and 450 (thousand); a 130 is not something to be concerned about and can be within the normal variation of human condition (like some people run a temperature of 96.5 and some are at 100.4). A platelet count below 100 is concerning, below 50 is very concerning, and below 20 is critical. It may be a temporary dip due to other conditions, or it could be ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura) which is caused by an autoimmune tagging of your platelets and destruction by your spleen. ITPhappens for no known reason which is why it's called idiopathic. There are many more things that can cause low platelet count, and your doctor should explore which are likely for you.
Your doctor will know how to figure this out, meanwhile don't stress yourself out by worrying too much. I hope it's something simple and eases your mind.

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