My Doctor is NOT Recommending Pre-op/Post Op Vitamin Supplement, Why?

Hi there, I should explain more: My Breast Reduction surgery is in 25 days. Very short ' get myself healthy' before major surgery. For a healthy person maybe. But I Smoke Cigarettes,marijuana,eat poorly if at all. Already suffer from depression and am off my medication (Seriquil) so I could loose the weight suggested before surgery. (all approved by my PCP). I have gone from 200lbs down to 170lbs. I smoke E-cigarette, 0 nicotine for about a month (lil cheats Diet poor,no vitimans do i need ?

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Need more than vitamins, consider a lifestyle overhaul prior to surgery

It sounds like you need more than just vitamin supplementation prior to surgery. Your need a lifestyle modification in order to reduce your chances for post operative complications and a poor result. Work with your plastic surgeon and family physician for a plant to improve your overall physical and mental health prior to surgery.

Breast Reduction - Poor Nutrition, Former Smoker, Marijuana

I would communicate with your plastic surgeon about all of these things, because he or she needs to know about a lot of these things may jeopardize your health and/or your results.

Pre-op/Post Op Vitamin Supplements

With the information you have given, you definitely need vitamin supplementation. This need to be specifically designed for perioperative use so there is nothing that will interfere with anesthesia and they will actually help you heal. The wrong vitamins and supplements can actually make surgery unsafe. However, that is only the start of what you need. First, you need to postpone your surgery until you have gotten to your ideal weight and maintained it for at least 3 months. This gives your... more

Are vitamin supplements helpful for surgery recovery?

The general rule is that vitamins are only necessary or helpful if you are deficient. Because some vitamins actually have the potential for adverse side-effects such as increased risk of bleeding, you should follow your surgeon's advice. Good nutrition starts with eating healthy, favoring vegetables and protein. Congrats on your healthy lifestyle changes and best wishes for a successful outcome with your surgery.