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Low hemoglobin may post-pone surgery!!

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Ms.DJ14    0

Ms.DJ14
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Hi Guys,

I'm fairly new to this site but I really find it to be a Godsend!! My surgery is SUPPOSED to take place this Wed. August 10th. I'm on my liquid diet and I have to say it's so much harder then I thought. Anyway, when I was having my PAT done a week and a half ago at the very end of my visit the Dr. said..."Oh btw your hemoglobin/iron levels are very low. Sorry, but we will have to post-pone surgery" Just like that!!! Like he was saying ..."Oh, nice weather were having"

I was in complete shock bc everything else was great! I asked him what I should do and he just said your primary will need to figure it out. WTH!!!! (He is just the PAT Dr not my surgeon) I know it is only for my safety but he could have been a little more sympathetic!!!! Thankfully, my primary got me in ASAP for 5 Iron infusions. Has anyone ever heard of these? I finished my last one on Monday and just had my blooded rechecked today. My hemoglobin was 10.7, The PAT Dr said I had to be 11 or over (it will keep rising each day for the next few weeks) I'm sooooo close and I'm waiting to hear back from his office. They are supposed to call me tomorrow and I'm just hoping and praying that all is OK for Wed. I'm so ready to move forward and everything is set...child care...etc. Has anyone heard of or had a similar experience? I'm soooo frustrated (and hungry and cranky!!!) They were supposed to let me know today...I just hope I get the call tomorrow so I know WTH is going on!!! I may be on this liquid diet for nothing at this point!!! (If that's the case I will have to hurt someone!!!) Any feedback or encouragement is appreciated!!! Thanks to you all!!! This website is such a comfort!

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sugarmamma7    2

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Poor thing what a jerk! He should have been atleast sympathetic!! I hope everything goes ok for you. Sending lots of love and postitive vibes your way. :)

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Ms.DJ14    0

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Thanks!!! (& I AGREE!!! LOL!!!!) Wow...you are doing very well...you are about a week out...good for you!! I noticed we are pretty much the same weight & goal...Best of luck to you!!

Poor thing what a jerk! He should have been atleast sympathetic!! I hope everything goes ok for you. Sending lots of love and postitive vibes your way. :)

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FindingReneeAgain    2

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Iron infusions are certainly the quickest way to raise your Iron level. A few years ago I had became very ill due to reflux and my iron level became so low that I had to have infusions several times a week for 3 weeks. It brought my level up quick so hopefully you will see the same results. Good luck to you!

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SeattleSue    25

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Yeah, I was also low with a 10.5 count...but after 3 weeks of increased Iron, I was 11.7 the day before surgery. lol I started taking my Iron again at 3 weeks post-op... I had a textbook awesome recovery.

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