autologous blood transfusion

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What do you think of autologous blood transfusions? I am considering one for an upcoming surgury. Also how long can blood be stored? I am going away for two weeks and not coming back till the 15th of aug. my surgery is on the 18th

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Did you say 43 units of blood?

I hope your recovery time goes well also.

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sorry typo...i meant to say 4 units 3 on the day or surgery 1 a few days later...my bad

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Did you say 43 units of blood?

I hope your recovery time goes well also.

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Whewie, I was fixing to say, what they heck?

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I see you've already donated, but from someone that donates as much as she can.... I'd recommend drinking lots of fluids the day of donation (both pre- and post-donation), and as someone else mentioned getting lots of those iron rich foods both before and afterwards! :)

I am dontating it tommorrow and i just wanted to get some nurses advise since i am not yet a nurse. any advise on the types of types of things to eat/drink before/after donating. I should probably mention I am donating at 10 am
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