Hello, I recently went through a medical check with my surgeon and they discovered through blood test results that I have blood level of 7.4 or something around 7. So I am basically anemic. My surgery was suppose to be due to be in 3 weeks but this may push it back significantly from what I’m hearing from my doctor. I would like to know the risk of pursuing surgery with this level and if there is any way I can up my levels greatly for the procedure. I am getting breast implants.
December 24, 2018
Answer: Can I get breast implants if I have anemia or is it too risky? This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia if present, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia. BAM can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11; risk of low hemoglobin is bleeding. Your hematologist will have to approve you for surgery. Your surgeon or hematologist should be able to recommend an appropriate regimen based upon the cause for the anemia. Taking iron pills and Vitamin C along with eating dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods will also help to elevate the level.
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December 24, 2018
Answer: Can I get breast implants if I have anemia or is it too risky? This is dependent upon a host of factors including the amount of surgery performed, the cause of the anemia if present, and the treatment necessary to improve that anemia. BAM can be performed for most individuals with a hemoglobin above 10 or 11; risk of low hemoglobin is bleeding. Your hematologist will have to approve you for surgery. Your surgeon or hematologist should be able to recommend an appropriate regimen based upon the cause for the anemia. Taking iron pills and Vitamin C along with eating dark leafy veggies, liver, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods will also help to elevate the level.
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December 23, 2018
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear YEG21,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeonDaniel Barrett, MD
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December 23, 2018
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear YEG21,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeonDaniel Barrett, MD
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