Giving Blood

[wayne-0]

I know all doctors have different set of protocol, but how many days/weeks before surgery are you supposed to give your blood?
                                                Wayne-0

[Tarhoo2]

In my case, I believe I gave two units, two weeks apart.  The second unit was given at least a week before surgery.

[xocy]

If you doctor uses "Cell Saver" you don't have to give any. Ask him about it.

Mike
Bilat
Dr. Gross
L 6/23/08  R 6/25/08

[B.I.L.L.]

We have Kaiser and they never took any (other than tests)
Did you get a date yet ?

[wayne-0]

Thanks I'll ask my doc about cell saver.Hey Bill I'm hoping tomorrow I'll have that contract signed possibly nov 7th.
                            Wayne-0

[Big Bill]

Big Bill here... I gave 1 unit several weeks b4 surgery ...just in case... I did not need it during the procedure, so the gave it back to me the next day !

    Big Bill   C.A.S.H.  7/09/08