Question:
Has anyone had to have iron transfusions in post-op due to loss of iron?

   — pking35 (posted on March 1, 2006)

March 1, 2006
Not me, but my cousin had to have both iron infusions and blood transfusions to help her iron deficiency anemia postop. After that, she is on oral iron supplements and they seem to be helping her keep her levels up.
   — Ali M

March 1, 2006
My mother had to have iron transfusions more than 20 years post op. The infusions didn't work for her and they had to find other means. Everyone is different, I'm sure it works for most.
   — RebeccaP

March 2, 2006
Yes, several. I am not able to tolerate the oral iron tablets, so the infusion is the way to go. Doesn't hurt much (although for some reason I get a killer headache for a few hours afterwards - cannot be explained) and I feel pretty good in a day or so. I see a hematologist regularly.
   — Kathy

March 2, 2006
Could you clarify your question? Are you worried about losing blood during surgery? Or becoming iron deficient later? Some have received TRANSfusions if they got too low to function AT ALL. I see lots with INFUSIONS. I'm 11.5 yrs and I have had to try several irons to find one that works, but I use a gentle one that does not hurt my tummy or cause, you know, the other problem? Levels are still beyond good at this point.
   — vitalady