Question:
How much blood is lost during RNY Surgery. Is a Transfusion involved?

   — Gloria K. (posted on December 19, 2001)

December 19, 2001
I don't know how much blood is lost during the surgery, but I didn't have to have a transfusion.
   — Patty_Butler

December 19, 2001
I have anemia, and I only had to have 1 pint of pack red blood cells with a starting Hemoglobin of 11.2 I was transfused 2 days after surgery with hemoglobin of 8.4... </p> So I'm an extreme case, I wouldn't worry about it unless anemia is a PEC.
   — Elizabeth D.

December 19, 2001
My surgeon told us at a support group meeting that less than 1/4 of a cup of blood is lost during surgery.
   — Kim B.

December 19, 2001
I was told no transfusion, unless a rare emergency/ complication occurs. you will also sign a consent form at the hospital saying you accept/ refuse a trans. in case an emergency arises.
   — Cindee A.

December 21, 2001
That I know of, I have never been anemic or anything before, but I had to have 2 units of blood transfused after surgery, the day before I went home. Everyone who saw me said I was white as a ghost before the transfusion. I don't know why and the doctor didn't offer any explanations, but I think it is a possibility for anyone getting the surgery.
   — Jennifer H.