I'm scheduled for breast augmentation in 5 days, but I think I may have gallstones. I had an ultrasound and bloodwork yesterday and I'll find out if I have them on Monday. I'm wondering if I do have them, if this is a risk and I should wait to have my breast augmentation? I know my doctor will tell me in a couple of days, but I'm wondering now. I have only 4 gallbladder attacks since July
October 6, 2014
Answer: Gallstones Gallstones alone are not a reason that you cannot have surgery. However, if you have had 4 attacks since July, this may be a problem. The clearance for your surgery should be given by your primary care physician or your internist, whoever can make a decision with your surgeon whether you are safe for this procedure or not.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Gallstones Gallstones alone are not a reason that you cannot have surgery. However, if you have had 4 attacks since July, this may be a problem. The clearance for your surgery should be given by your primary care physician or your internist, whoever can make a decision with your surgeon whether you are safe for this procedure or not.
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Gallstones and Breast augmentation You are fine to proceed with a Breast augmentation despite having gallstones. If you are having multiple bouts of abdominal pain because of these stones you should have your gall bladder removed before you develop true cholecystitis, not just biliary colic. It's not an emergency to have it out now but I wouldn't wait months. Good luck
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October 6, 2014
Answer: Gallstones and Breast augmentation You are fine to proceed with a Breast augmentation despite having gallstones. If you are having multiple bouts of abdominal pain because of these stones you should have your gall bladder removed before you develop true cholecystitis, not just biliary colic. It's not an emergency to have it out now but I wouldn't wait months. Good luck
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