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Your white cell count is just a bit low but is probably not pathological. Your internist should be made aware of the operation you anticipate. Additional hematologic evaluation may be necessary but I doubt it.
Your white blood count is low and needs further work up by a hematologist just to make sure. This specialist will be able to determine if there is an issue with this and will recommend whether you should proceed with any elective surgery.
A white blood cell count of 2.6 thousand is definitely areason for concern and should be aggressively investigated. Low WBC counts may occur for a variety ofreasons including viral illnesses, drug reactions and in some cases seriousillnesses. Investigationby performing a differential analysis of the WBC is an appropriate initialmaneuver. Depending upon the results ofthis study, consultation with a hematologist may be necessary as well. It’simportant to understand that white blood cells are an important part of yourimmune system and your body’s ability to fight infection. For this reason, it’s important to addressthese issues before proceeding with mommy makeover surgery.
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For abnormal lab values, I would suggest repeating the lab tests and visiting your primary care physician in order to get worked up fully. You may think it may be an unnecessary pain, but I have found it is always safer to dot the i's and cross the t's. A mommy makeover is a big surgery and not something to go into "hoping" everything is fine. Good luck.
We need to be re-examined. Very low white count may be normal for you as long as parameters and other cells that make up the total white count are normal BUT this is concerningThis may be an issue the best remedy would be to visit your plastic surgeon and/or a hematologist
Your white blood cell count is below normal. When the white blood cell count is evaluated additional information is provided. This information is called the differential. The differential evaluates the different types of white blood cells in your blood. Evaluation of the differential will provide information to help determine the underlying cause of your low white blood count. It is very important that you are in the best shape possible for such a large procedure. You should be seen by an internist and have a workup to explain and resolve this situation before your surgery. Good luck
From the standpoint of your hemoglobin, you will be fine. However, the low white blood count should be evaluated prior to proceeding. Best to have the lab work redrawn and evaluated by your internist or family practitioner. Best wishes.
The hemoglobin is fine. The first question is why your WBC count is low. Is this a normal variant? Do you have an auto immune disorder? Do you have a bold disorder or a neoplastic condition. You may already know this answer but if not we need that checked out. If that's cleared by our hematologist then there should be no reason why you can have surgery.
The first thing I would do is to repeat the blood count to be sure that this is not a lab error. If it is not then you should see your family physician before proceeding with an elective cosmetic surgical procedure.
Your surgeon will guide you on how long to wear the support garment. I have my patients wear a compression garment x 2 weeks and longer as they wish for comfort and support.
Yes, the body typically burns more calories during the healing process after surgery, including a mommy makeover, because it requires energy to repair tissues and support the healing process. However, the increase in calorie expenditure may not be substantial and should not be a primary factor...
Great question. This is a bit variable, and usually the risk of clots is highest in the first week or two, but lingers for about a month after surgery. This is particularly when we talk about tummy tucks. All surgeries in theory have risks of blood clots, and tummy tucks, while still quite low a...