55 with A1C of 8.2 because I just received a steroid shot in my elbow, but usually it's around 7. I'm 5'3 and 180 lbs and take Metformin and starting on triplicity. Also take one pill atorvastatin. Can I get this surgery. I'm scared about getting a fat clot. Also what's he healing process and realistic down time from work? Thank you
Answer: 55 with A1C of 8.2 because I just received a steroid shot in my elbow. Can I get Liposuction and BBL? I would not do surgery until your a1c normalized. There is no reason to push it. Your BMI and other medical conditions can put you at higher risk for complications. I would require medical clearance prior to surgery as well. The risk of fat clot is low if you go to an appropriately trained board certified plastic surgeon. Down time from work is usually a couple weeks.
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Answer: 55 with A1C of 8.2 because I just received a steroid shot in my elbow. Can I get Liposuction and BBL? I would not do surgery until your a1c normalized. There is no reason to push it. Your BMI and other medical conditions can put you at higher risk for complications. I would require medical clearance prior to surgery as well. The risk of fat clot is low if you go to an appropriately trained board certified plastic surgeon. Down time from work is usually a couple weeks.
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February 3, 2022
Answer: Diabetes and elevated hgb A1c There is a lot to unpack in your question and whether you are medically cleared is a decision for your regular doctor together with your plastic surgeon. First, steroid injections will elevate your blood sugar, but is NOT the reason for an elevated hgb A1C. It seems like your doctor agrees which is why he/she added a new medication (tjhey would not add a new med if it was just do to a steroid injection). A1C measures your glucose over a 3-4 months period, while steroids will only elevate your blood sugar on a very short term. You need to see your endocrinologist to see why your glucose is so high and not just think it is from a steroid shot. Also, poorly controlled diabetes will not place you at higher risk for a "fat clot". It will place you at risk for increased fat loss and wound healing problems. It sounds like you need some medical tune up before undergoing any elective cosmetic surgery.
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February 3, 2022
Answer: Diabetes and elevated hgb A1c There is a lot to unpack in your question and whether you are medically cleared is a decision for your regular doctor together with your plastic surgeon. First, steroid injections will elevate your blood sugar, but is NOT the reason for an elevated hgb A1C. It seems like your doctor agrees which is why he/she added a new medication (tjhey would not add a new med if it was just do to a steroid injection). A1C measures your glucose over a 3-4 months period, while steroids will only elevate your blood sugar on a very short term. You need to see your endocrinologist to see why your glucose is so high and not just think it is from a steroid shot. Also, poorly controlled diabetes will not place you at higher risk for a "fat clot". It will place you at risk for increased fat loss and wound healing problems. It sounds like you need some medical tune up before undergoing any elective cosmetic surgery.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: A1C high before surgery Thank you for your question. From a professional point of view to have the procedure done the parameters must be optimal, however, your doctor might refer you to the endocrinologist to make sure is under control.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: A1C high before surgery Thank you for your question. From a professional point of view to have the procedure done the parameters must be optimal, however, your doctor might refer you to the endocrinologist to make sure is under control.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: 55 with A1C of 8.2 because I just received a steroid shot in my elbow. Can I get Liposuction and BBL? First, see or ask your chosen surgeon if he/she OK with these results. Second, see your primarily or internist for updated written clearances, because your chosen surgeon would or should require this. Third, maybe reschedule the surgery until your A1C goes back toward 7.1. In my practice I would clear you if repeat A1C were showing a downward trend.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: 55 with A1C of 8.2 because I just received a steroid shot in my elbow. Can I get Liposuction and BBL? First, see or ask your chosen surgeon if he/she OK with these results. Second, see your primarily or internist for updated written clearances, because your chosen surgeon would or should require this. Third, maybe reschedule the surgery until your A1C goes back toward 7.1. In my practice I would clear you if repeat A1C were showing a downward trend.
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