Hi Post-Opers, I was wondering if you could give me any info on who has had to have a blood transfusion during surgery, and how much blood( pints did you get. I'm debating if I should make the 1.5 he drive to donate my own blood - just in case. I just wasn't sure how often blood transfusions occur with this surgery. I'm only going to be able to do 1 pint, so I'm also not sure it's even worth it. Thanks for any info you have on this.

Sara

There is minimal blood loss, but everyone is different.

No blood transfusions here.

They are giving you this option? Where are you having this done? I would ask the Dr how often they have had to do transfusions ... that would be the real barometer.

I have never heard of doing a transfusion, but if there are complications ... have you had issues with previous surgeries?

No transfusion here!

I had to have two blood transfusions during the hospital stay after my vsg (patients are normally released the next day - I had surgery on a Monday and came home on Friday). My hematocrit dropped to 18 (normal red blood ct for women is in 36-45% range) so they assumed there was internal bleeding.

I had to wait it out a bit for it to climb until they released me. Initially there was talk of going back in to find out where the bleeding was happening - I am glad I did not have to go through that one. I did finally get to find out my blood type (type O negative - universal donor and a good band haha) which I had never known. I had 2 pints over 2 days.

I cant imagine you would need to give blood unless maybe you have a rare blood type - this is the situation with my mom (B negative) - the blood bank calls her once a week I think lol.

Thank you all! I appreciate you taking time to reply;)

Btw, surgeon's office not pushing it at all. I found the info in my "pre-op binder" and started asking questions and just trying to set myself up for success. However, I'm thinking I might pass;)--needles=yuck!

I would do it if you have time. It's a good precaution and if not used then you donated blood for someone who might ... Win/Win

I was given 3 pints, sorry realized old post

Edited September 23, 20187 yr by 3girls+2hd1977

No transfusion

Hi Post-Opers, I was wondering if you could give me any info on who has had to have a blood transfusion during surgery, and how much blood( pints did you get. I'm debating if I should make the 1.5 he drive to donate my own blood - just in case. I just wasn't sure how often blood transfusions occur with this surgery. I'm only going to be able to do 1 pint, so I'm also not sure it's even worth it. Thanks for any info you have on this.
Sara

My friend needed a blood transfusion tho he had a hernia repair at the same time. I think its rare to need a transfusion, typically.

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It's unusual, and the blood bank supply is extraordinarily safe. I wouldn't bother.

I didn't even have any blood in my. Post Surgical stool, was cer5sin it COULDN'T be that bloodless but it is! ?