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Old 02-09-2009, 08:32 PM   #17
Debbie L.
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Michka, I don't know about volume of bags of blood in the US vs. France. Here, whole blood (with serum, etc) is a little under .5L I think, while packed cells (just red cells - more commonly used) is just under 250ml (1/4 L.). But I'm not an expert. I'm relying on (often-faulty) memory.

I think that blood pressure measurements must be different in our two countries also. But it's clear that you were in big trouble. I am so grateful that someone caught it and you are (mostly) okay. You are allowed to give yourself lots of space in this - you know that, right? Space/time/patience for physical recovery, and space/time/patience for emotional recovery. It's a big thing to have come so close. I know that you'll be patient with yourself and allow emotions and thoughts to release so that you can recover and grow, in all ways.

Healing thoughts coming your way, with love,
Debbie Laxague
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