Anemic and Low Platelets

I am 27 years old.  Had RNY Feb. 2009!  I feel great now.....Not tired, I workout at least 2 times a week....no bruising or petichae, no bleeding, Besides period), no fainting, no enlarged lymph nodes, no colds/infections.

I have to see a hematologist about my low platelets........omg!!! I am absolutely terrified at what they might find. Ehhh! ~
I can't even put it into words how worried and fearful I am right now!!!!!!  :(
If you want to text me, that'd be so great!  Could use somebody to take my mind off this stuff.

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**Melissa**

Since you posted this on the Lupus forum, I will assume you have lupus or some related autoimmune disease.

Shortly after my RNY last May, my white blood cell count fell below normal.  We watched it for 3 months and when it was still low, they sent me to a hematologist.  He did a bunch of tests and he (as well as my rheumatologist and nephrologist) decided it was just my autoimmune disease doing funny things after having surgery.  Now, my white blood cell count is normal.  Of course, 3 weeks ago, my platelet count is now low.  I had it rechecked last week and am awaiting the results.  If they are still low, I will head back to the hematologist for more tests.

I wouldn't worry about it yet.  Nothing to worry about. 

Thanks for your post!!  As far as I know, I don't have an auto-immune disorder.
I see a hematologist on April 19 and am EXTREMELY SCARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wish my doctor would give me a prescription for Valium for my hematology appoinment on Monday!!!

OK - today is May 21.   How did the appointment go for you?   Good discussion?   Find anything that you need to address or do you just have odd platelets?   Hope you are OK.  Please update us.