blood donation

sbrunell
on 8/21/08 4:11 am - Bensalem, PA

Post op....(3 months so far)

Are we allowed to be blood donors?

Thanks,
Steve

Steve Brunell
RNY 5/16/08
The first day of the rest of my life
Dr. Pupkova

SammySam
on 8/21/08 5:33 am, edited 8/21/08 5:33 am - Philadelphia, PA

Hi Steve!

My doctor told me to absolutely never donate blood. I guess it can push us into a deficiency situation? However, I have read comments from other post-ops that it shouldn't be a problem after at least 6 months post-op. For me, I won't do it unless there is a specific, compelling cir****tance.

take care,

Coni