I have anemia, transfusion tomorrow

Good evening all, I have read the other questions and answers about anemia and find I am in the same place. I have a hemoglobin count of 5 and my iron level was at 9, 45 is where it should be. My doctor is very concerned and after three calls saying it was time for a transfusion I gave in tonite. I do have an ulcer. today I had an endoscope and colonoscopy. There are other tests coming later in the week. Oddly enough I feel pretty good. Not great but OK, not overly exhausted (though I am often tired and tire easily), no dizziness, no shortness of breath. I do have very pale skin though. So off I go tomorrow for 3 units. Wish me luck. This is my only complication I have had since my surgery 3 yrs ago and I am a bit scared that someone is going to suggest a reversal of it. How are others doing--I take iron and all my supplements every day and obviously am not absorbing it. Is the next step learning to inject myself? Will transfusions became a regular part of my life? Oh geez, this isn't fun.

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