Rolaids okay 5 days before BA?

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I get occasional heartburn, are Rolaids okay to use in the days prior to surgery?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, rolaids are fine to take prior surgery. However, I would inform your plastic surgeon.

Clayton Crantford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question Smallmommy. Rolaids are fine to take in the days leading up to your surgery. No need to get clearance from your surgeon. Best of luck.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

There should be no problem in taking Rolaids in the days before surgery. You should let your surgeon know about your heartburn as he or she may want to address this at the time of surgery as well.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Should not be a problem.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes that is fine to take before surgery. There's no contraindication. You might experience more heartburn and nausea post surgery, so just be aware to have the proper meds from your physician.

Allen Gabriel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Anti-heartburn medications can be useful after any surgery.   Please run everything by your plastic surgeon prior to taking anything.   Make sure you also have had a bowel movement by now if not you may need laxatives.   Best of luck

Jane M. Rowley, MD · Answer

Yes, over the counter antacids such as rolaids or tums should not be a problem at all.  Good luck, Jane.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Smallmommy,it should be safe to use, however, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
  Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  I do not see any reason why you would not be able to take this or any other OTC antacid. Certainly, be sure with your surgeon as well as ensure that the medications that you take are not on the list of medications not to take pre/post op. Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Robin Evans, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Yes, antacids are not an issue and we occasionally give medication for gastric reflux before an operation anyways! :)Hope this helps.

Rolaids okay 5 days before BA?

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