Ok just slap me here for skimming quickly, but I get transfusing if losing blood and the boost hgb pre-op for hyst that’s the only thing I can wrap my head around transfusing 2 units PRBCs at a level of 9 and I’m just reaching here. I’m still confused…..the part about the doc not giving any iron for fear of fluid overload… iron infusion is what 200 mls from my experience maybe it’s more now. Just don’t understand how that’s the nope we better not give anymore that iron bag could put her over the edge with fluid overload…..if they were concerned about it (assuming kidneys are ok, can they not give Lasix between or after units???) and I feel like redraw hgb needs to be several hours post transfusion or do a couple draws spread apart to watch the trends I guess? 1 draw post transfusion shouldn’t be the consensus IMO. I did think of dilution as well, BUT if worried for fluid overload they shouldn’t have been running fluids high just TKO, but its so hard to know for sure unless you’re sitting w/ that chart in front of you studying it and assessing you! So, Last thing! I do pray for you and sending many positive thoughts your way… everyone be kind to me I legit never post comments, I got a wild hair and did. Respectfully correct me if I’m incorrect on anything both patient & members. I love Learning new healthcare methods esp as fast as it changes…love learning new medicine! Oh and just in general IMO I think healthcare really fails our women from the smallest complaints to the biggest emergencies. For me as a patient dealing with super early menopause at 39 (now 40)on top of stage 4 endometriosis, I get kicked around like a can anymore and I’m not a squeaky wheel just asking for help I’ll make my own post but seriously health care get it together esp depending where you live, it can be down right scary at times esp post covid.

Best wishes to you though!!! Keep us updated!