Dissapointed, But Still Hopeful!

Livewire
on 11/15/14 1:38 am - Saint John, Canada

VSG on 02/18/15

I went to Moncton yesterdy for the final stuff before my schedualed surgery on the 21st. The nurse said when I did the pre-admission testing 2 weeks ago my blood was low. It was 87 whatever that means. Today I had more blood drawn and got a call a few minutes ago that it's 84 now. The Dr. has to postpone my surgery and do a scope to see if I'm bleeding internally. I'm disappointed, but I understand we need to do things safely.

soniala37
on 11/15/14 6:50 pm - Canada

Oh no!! You must have been so disappointed that yoursurgery is post-poned...however I am sure you will find some relief finding out why your blood is low. Thinking of you!!

Mary C.
on 11/16/14 1:44 am - Glovertown, Canada

RNY on 04/17/08

Blood was low - means your Hemoglobin - also referred to as Hgb - was low. Hgb is the oxygen carrying component of the red blood cell. Normal for a female of child bearing age is 120 to 140. So yes, disapointing - but a problem that needs to be investigated before surgery. You would not do well going into surgery with a Hgb that low. Good luck to you!