Bloodwork off after total knee replacement

Posted by covidstinks2023 @covidstinks2023, 1 day ago

Hey Folks! Anyone else had their blood work to be "way off" after
total knee replacement? I just got mine back yesterday and some
of my values are either high or low that have never been that way.
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seniormed | @seniormed | 21 hours ago

Make sure you inquire with your doctor for their explanation.
Abnormal or variable findings should have been checked by the
practitioner who ordered the testing so results don’t slip through the
cracks.
Of course surgical stress may imbalance blood counts. Call for reassurance.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 21 hours ago

@covidstinks2023 Which bloodwork? There are so many tests, it would be impossible to guess. And how soon after surgery?

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 19 hours ago

In reply to @seniormed "Make sure you inquire with your doctor for their explanation. Abnormal or variable findings should have..." + (show)

@seniormed Thank You. I left a mychart message with the doctor. Blessings & Prayers....

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 15 hours ago

In reply to @sueinmn "@covidstinks2023 Which bloodwork? There are so many tests, it would be impossible to guess. And how..." + (show)

@sueinmn Thank you.

Total Bilirubin - Low
WBC - Slightly High
Neutrophil % - Slightly High
Neutrophil Absolute - Slightly High
3.5 months out from surgery. I am a sensitive Nellie and a slow healer.

Blessings & Prayers, Pam/Eph. 3:20

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 13 hours ago

In reply to @covidstinks2023 "@sueinmn Thank you. Total Bilirubin - Low WBC - Slightly High Neutrophil % - Slightly High..." + (show)

@covidstinks2023 Not a doc, but have a family member with long Covid whose blood count go out of the normal range with the slightest issue.
You ought to ask your doc, but I am guessing these are more related to a hyperreactive body than to surgery 3 months ago.