im planing on have a tt,with lipo and maybe a breast lift just got back my lab works and my hemoglobin level is 11.3 i need to be at least a 12.0 to have my sx.how can i build it up quickly can i ask my primary doctor for iron shots????
April 9, 2018
Answer: Hemoglobin prior to tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Tummy tuck and cosmetic breast surgery, in the right hands, are very safe operations that involve very little blood loss. Hb of 11.3 is within the low range of normal, and many surgeons would not deny you surgery with this Hb if you are otherwise healthy. That said, the safest means of elevation of hemoglobin would involve consultation with a hematologist, in order to determine the root cause and therefore appropriate treatment for low Hb.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Hemoglobin prior to tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Tummy tuck and cosmetic breast surgery, in the right hands, are very safe operations that involve very little blood loss. Hb of 11.3 is within the low range of normal, and many surgeons would not deny you surgery with this Hb if you are otherwise healthy. That said, the safest means of elevation of hemoglobin would involve consultation with a hematologist, in order to determine the root cause and therefore appropriate treatment for low Hb.
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December 22, 2017
Answer: Hemoglobin Prior to Surgery Hello,Thank you for your question, Iron and B12 can be supplemented. I recommend that you talk with your primary care physician for recommendations.All the best
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December 22, 2017
Answer: Hemoglobin Prior to Surgery Hello,Thank you for your question, Iron and B12 can be supplemented. I recommend that you talk with your primary care physician for recommendations.All the best
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Increasing blood count (hemoglobin) prior to surgery Thank you for your question. The best way is to supplement your diet with Iron whether it is infusion or orally. There are faster ways such as blood transfusions, but this may be overkill for what you are trying to achieve. The procedure you are considering can be done with little blood loss. However, another option is to get typed and screened so that should you be in need of blood during or after the procedure, you have this available to you.
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April 9, 2018
Answer: Increasing blood count (hemoglobin) prior to surgery Thank you for your question. The best way is to supplement your diet with Iron whether it is infusion or orally. There are faster ways such as blood transfusions, but this may be overkill for what you are trying to achieve. The procedure you are considering can be done with little blood loss. However, another option is to get typed and screened so that should you be in need of blood during or after the procedure, you have this available to you.
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