Question about Hysterectomy

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Question about Hysterectomy
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Wed, 11-05-2008 - 1:38pm

MY DIL had a hysterectomy yesterday. They used the Laprascope. Her Hemoglobin levels dropped I think they said from 12 to 8. And they mentioned they might have to give her a blood transfusion this afternoon? I'm not sure I understand what this means. I didn't want to ask the kids a bunch of questions and get them upset. Could this be from blood loss during the surgery?


Thanks for any advice!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-23-2007
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 3:15pm

It's most likely

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-26-2006
Wed, 11-05-2008 - 4:20pm

Hi there,

It sounds like she experienced quite a lot of bleeding during the surgery. Depending on the reasons why she needed the hysterectomy, this isn't too surprising. I suggest you talk to her surgeon or doctor to find out more details so you know what happened.

 

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 11-06-2008 - 3:43pm

Thank you both! She is doing better and didn't need the blood. I found out she also had some bladder repair done. I guess from having 4 babies! She's not home yet, as they haven't been able to get her to pee. And she threw up this morning. Poor thing is really having a time of it.


Thanks for all of your info and advice!

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