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Cbc all normal 2 weeks before microdiskectomy; 2 days post-op, hgb is 13.7 and plt is 132. they were 15.5 and 180 two weeks prior. cause for concern?

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Dr. Frank Walter answered

No worries: that would be a normal drop after surgery. Good luck!

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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A member asked:

Cbc all normal 2 weeks before microdiskectomy; 2 days post-op, hgb is 13.7 and plt is 132. they were 15.5 and 180 two weeks prior. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Walter answered

Dr Italia agreed

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