I am waiting on my hemotologist, who discharged me from his services because he monitored my platelets over a length of time and they remained stable/without change, to clear me for my surgery which is this Tuesday!?! I'm wondering is a platelet level of 124 too low for surgery?? I've had 2 c sections that I know one of them my platelets were 114. Any answer or help with this is appreciated.
Answer: Platelets are Very Important for Healing a Tummy Tuck
It is important to have enough functional platelets to safely have a tummy tuck procedure. Your hematologist may run a platelet function study to see if your platelets are fully functional. If they are, and with his blessing and that of your plastic surgeon, you can safely proceed. Good luck!
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It is important to have enough functional platelets to safely have a tummy tuck procedure. Your hematologist may run a platelet function study to see if your platelets are fully functional. If they are, and with his blessing and that of your plastic surgeon, you can safely proceed. Good luck!
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Answer: Platelet count for surgery
You are wise to be concerned about your platelet count with regard to this surgery. I agree that your hematologist is the person to ask regarding safety, as it is a combination of platelet number as well as function that determine whether your blood clots adequately enough. Platelet function assays can be performed as a part of your work-up, but in patients such as yourself I always get clearance from a hematologist prior to the operation.
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Answer: Platelet count for surgery
You are wise to be concerned about your platelet count with regard to this surgery. I agree that your hematologist is the person to ask regarding safety, as it is a combination of platelet number as well as function that determine whether your blood clots adequately enough. Platelet function assays can be performed as a part of your work-up, but in patients such as yourself I always get clearance from a hematologist prior to the operation.
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February 17, 2013
Answer: Platelet counts - both number and function 'counts'
Your hematologist is the real expert - but if your bleeding time test is normal, then the platelets that you do have are functional. Personally, I would not hesitate to operate on a patient with a normal bleeding time test and platelet count of 124k
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Answer: Platelet counts - both number and function 'counts'
Your hematologist is the real expert - but if your bleeding time test is normal, then the platelets that you do have are functional. Personally, I would not hesitate to operate on a patient with a normal bleeding time test and platelet count of 124k
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February 17, 2013
Answer: Low platelet number and function can increase bleeding with surgery
Thank you for your question. There are two potential problems with platelets, low number and poor function. In general, if your platelets are over 100k and are functioning normally, you should not be at an increased risk for bleeding with surgery. If you are having problems with easy bruising or bleeding such as bleeding gums, nose bleeds or excessive menstrual bleeding, you could have a problem with platelet function. I would certainly listen to your hematologist and avoid taking medications such as aspirin which can affect platelet function for two weeks prior to surgery.
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Answer: Low platelet number and function can increase bleeding with surgery
Thank you for your question. There are two potential problems with platelets, low number and poor function. In general, if your platelets are over 100k and are functioning normally, you should not be at an increased risk for bleeding with surgery. If you are having problems with easy bruising or bleeding such as bleeding gums, nose bleeds or excessive menstrual bleeding, you could have a problem with platelet function. I would certainly listen to your hematologist and avoid taking medications such as aspirin which can affect platelet function for two weeks prior to surgery.
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February 16, 2013
Answer: Low Platelet Count and Tummy Tuck
Having a low platelet count puts you at increased risk for bleeding complications with your tummy tuck. I would not proceed without discussing this with your plastic surgeon and your hematologist. I also would strongly recommend pushing your hematologist for an answer as to why your platelet count is low. Good luck.
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Answer: Low Platelet Count and Tummy Tuck
Having a low platelet count puts you at increased risk for bleeding complications with your tummy tuck. I would not proceed without discussing this with your plastic surgeon and your hematologist. I also would strongly recommend pushing your hematologist for an answer as to why your platelet count is low. Good luck.
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