In 1999, I underwent a radical orchiectomy which later made me a prime candidate for hormone replacement therapy. After a couple of years of being on the bioidentical hormones I was diagnosed with polycythemia. What this means for me is that it is imperative that I stay well hydrated as well as have a therapeutic phlebotomy every four months.
Long story short, my blood has become sludgy due to too many red blood cells. With the thickening of my blood, my healthcare team has become increasingly concerned that it may be harder for my blood to pass through my blood vessels. For this reason (as well as my lab results) it is necessary that I have 1 unit of blood drawn every four months.
At first, I turned to a particular blood bank to have this procedure done, but was only turned away, discriminated against, and rejected for being a gay man.
When I heard about Allied Wellness Services I was elated... and then, when I heard about them offering mobile phlebotomies, I knew that this was definitely something for me.
I had my first mobile therapeutic phlebotomy this past week and it was so easy, convenient, and economical. I found Trina to be warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. All that I had to do was make the call and set up the appointment, Trina did the rest. It was done at my office at a time that worked for me, and we were finished within an hour. Thank you Trina and Allied Wellness for being such a Godsend. read more