What are your thoughts on an AIDS test after a transfusion?

Hey, I have gone against medical orders twice now regarding transfusions. With this surgery, my doctor kind of encouraged me by saying they had almost lost me on the table, refusing the blood could increase my chance towards complications. (Different from the childbirth option, which was to start feeling better immediately). So I accepted 2 units after praying and calling my DH and his sister for their thoughts. I am glad I did! I later had a complication, and then another -- I am glad I did what I could to minimize the outcomes of these. Okay... so now I am tossing around the idea of being tested for AIDS, Hep C, etc... I am not worried about it, but I have my husband to consider (it is obvious he is not concerned about it either :)!!) What are your thoughts? What time frame would I have to wait to be considered out of danger?

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