All the doctors that I met with said I am a good candidate, however, due to my health, they will not perform the surgeries. I've already met with my PCP, Rheumatologist, Nephrologist and they said my health has not been active for many years that I am able to get these procedures done. Even with that being said, I am still having a hard time find a surgeon who will see me. One surgeon that I met recommended that I find a surgeon who is afflicted with a hospital. Any suggestion is appreciated.
I have Lupus & a Multiple Connective Tissue Disease. I'm interested in a tummy tuck with muscle repair, liposuction & a breast lift. I also have a small hernia that needs to be repaired. Every doctor I had a consultation with said they didn't want to perform the surgery because I have Lupus.
I was diagnosed with lupus three years ago. I've lost 50 pounds in six months. I work out 3 to 5 times a week. I'm on a low dose of prednisone...5mgs. Three weeks ago it was taken down to 2.5mgs. My rheumatologist said I would be okay for surgery. She says once I get a schedule surgery date she would stop the prednisone. She says the plaquenil I take 200 mg twice a day would not effect surgery.