From London to Istanbul for Vaser Lipo with Dr Metin Kerem - Istanbul, TR

So my surgery was cancelled as my blood result came back and the blood level was low.
Although honestly speaking that is my usual range due to the fact that I have SC. Dr Metin didn't feel comfortable doing the surgery on me as he feared there might be complications - I respect his decision.
I was really disappointed but it doesn't change the fact that I still highly recommend him. He is such a nice man and he definitely knows his stuff.
I mentioned my medical condition in the medical questionnaire form emailed to me but they didn't request a blood test from me. I would suggest that anyone travelling abroad for surgery should have their blood tests done in their home country and make sure your surgeon is happy with the results before travelling all the way. It'll save you time and money and the disappointment I feel right now.
Ever since my last blood test I've been taking iron tablets, folic acid and eating really good to improve my blood count.
I plan to take another blood test before leaving Istanbul and if it looks better, I'll seek a second opinion. I'm not the type to give up easily but I won't risk my health either.
I'm still looking forward to my hair transplant procedure with Longevita tomorrow so my trip hasn't been a total waste.
Thanks everyone for the support, I'll keep you all updated.

So I arrived at Istanbul late last night. Got to my hotel which is about 45mins drive from the airport but I arranged a transfer with the hotel so that went smoothly.
I didn't have the best sleep as I kept twisting and turning and having weird dreams? got up this morning for my pre op consultation with Dr Kerem. He is as good as they come? didn't promise me the world? told me the risks associated especially as I suffer from Sickle Cell Disease and he would cut any corners as my life is more important than cosmetic surgery.
I'm now at the hospital, i've met the Anaesthetist, had my bloods taken (if my haemoglobin level is less than 9? surgery cancelled) - well? 9 is pretty generous given the normal level for sickle cell patients is 8. So pray for me guys. I'm waiting for my results to come back and to see Dr Kerem. Also my blood group is B negative - very rare, so i'm not the luckiest girl in the world right now.

Even if i have the surgery, i'm worried i won't like my results because he'll be too “delicate” with me. I was going to have my back done but as soon as he was contemplating doing my abdomen and flanks? i really couldn't mention my back.. Lol I'll be lucky at this stage to even get anything done.

Wish me the best xx

Ok....deep breaths!

I have about 6 days to go and my emotions are all over the place. Feeling excited as I can't wait to actually get a flat stomach (it's really a big deal to me.. No jokes), feeling emotional as I will be away from my child for a week :( and I'm beginning to stress about the little irrelevant things and also how I'll cope going alone.
A lot of ladies on realself have written about how you need that physical and emotional support during the first few days, well.. I'm not going to have any of that so I'll just have to suck it up and hope for the best.
I've ordered Arnica gel, bed pads and Arnica tablets from boots that I need to pick up in store and need to pick up my painkillers prescription from the GP.
A lot of people are currently considering having their procedure done with Dr Metin so I guess the pressure is on for me to give back to realself and keep everyone updated on how it goes.
Not too happy at the moment but I'm hoping I can wake up tomorrow and feel better within myself.
Ladies, if you ever travelled by yourself for surgery, how did you cope?