i was transfused several times and now suffered debilitating long term medical issues because of it.

The surgeon nicked my Mesenteric Artery (main blood supply to colon) and right ovary. I was bleeding out into my abdomen... They had updated my husband all day. They brought him in when I awoke and asked for him. We had to sign papers to have blood transfusions and a second surgery. They were obviously able repair the bleed sand removed my ovary. Within 3 weeks I had joint pain, reflux, and hand/feet edema. Was put on Hydrochlorothyazide and Protonix; was told it can take some time for your body to accept all the blood I got. That sometimes you contract autoimmune diseases from blood. Now, still, 4 years after the fact I see a Rheumatologist for Joint Pain & Fibromyalgia. I see a neurologist for Myelopathy/Myopathy, Arthralgias, Pseudotumor Cerebri (increased cerebral spinal fluid pressure)The list goes on and on. I was a typically healthy 40 year old woman prior to surgery. Now I'm an inactive.. 44 year old riddled with pain, edema, and memory issues. Brought on by a stressful event