Hello, I am having a breast reduction tomorrow morning, question is my surgeon knows that I am anemic the drew blood testing my hemoglobin which I received a call letting me know that my iron was 8.0 I explained to the nurse what was going on which she let the surgeon know. The surgeon told her that everything should be fine and that she would see me on the day of surgery. should I wait for my hemoglobin to go up knowing possible risks of complications.
Answer: Should I have surgery if I'm anemic and my hemoglobin is at 8.0? Sorry but it is probably best not to proceed with breast reduction surgery at that hemoglobin level; preoperative anemia workup will be important. Best wishes.
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Answer: Should I have surgery if I'm anemic and my hemoglobin is at 8.0? Sorry but it is probably best not to proceed with breast reduction surgery at that hemoglobin level; preoperative anemia workup will be important. Best wishes.
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Answer: Low Hemoglobin Before Surgery Most surgery centers or hospitals have patients see their primary care physician or family physician to be "cleared" for surgery. A hemoglobin of 8 is low, I agree, but the question is whether or not you are always this low, or something is happening that made it this low acutely. For an elective procedure like a breast reduction, it may be worth it not to put your body in danger if you undergo surgery and lose more blood than expected. I would recommend you at least have your primary care physician clear you for surgery or look at your past blood tests to see if this is where your number always is.
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Answer: Low Hemoglobin Before Surgery Most surgery centers or hospitals have patients see their primary care physician or family physician to be "cleared" for surgery. A hemoglobin of 8 is low, I agree, but the question is whether or not you are always this low, or something is happening that made it this low acutely. For an elective procedure like a breast reduction, it may be worth it not to put your body in danger if you undergo surgery and lose more blood than expected. I would recommend you at least have your primary care physician clear you for surgery or look at your past blood tests to see if this is where your number always is.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Reduction and Anemia Thank you very much for your question.Every surgeon and anesthesiologist has their own criteria for operating.I personally would have delayed the case, as preoperative anemia introduces the possibility of increased risk. Breast reduction is an elective procedure, so I would have waited until your blood levels were higher.
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Reduction and Anemia Thank you very much for your question.Every surgeon and anesthesiologist has their own criteria for operating.I personally would have delayed the case, as preoperative anemia introduces the possibility of increased risk. Breast reduction is an elective procedure, so I would have waited until your blood levels were higher.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Hemoglobin and plastic surgery Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Hemoglobin is the protein in our blood that carries oxygen to the body. Anemia - low hemoglobin - increases the risk of surgery and anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist will determine a good level of hemoglobin for you given your history and surgical plan. It is important that your hemoglobin is at or above this level prior to surgery. One of the major risks of any surgical procedure - especially liposuction - is bleeding. Liposuction is part of the BBL. If your hemoglobin is low, talk to your primary care physician. He or she may be able to determine the cause of your anemia and suggest methods to increase your blood count and hemoglobin level. I suggest to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a person evaluation.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Hemoglobin and plastic surgery Hello dear, thanks for your post and provided information as well. Hemoglobin is the protein in our blood that carries oxygen to the body. Anemia - low hemoglobin - increases the risk of surgery and anesthesia. Your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist will determine a good level of hemoglobin for you given your history and surgical plan. It is important that your hemoglobin is at or above this level prior to surgery. One of the major risks of any surgical procedure - especially liposuction - is bleeding. Liposuction is part of the BBL. If your hemoglobin is low, talk to your primary care physician. He or she may be able to determine the cause of your anemia and suggest methods to increase your blood count and hemoglobin level. I suggest to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a person evaluation.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Surgery and anemia If you are anemic, it has been shown that there is an increased risk of potential complications. Best to get worked up for your anemia and evaluated by your surgeon.
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February 29, 2016
Answer: Surgery and anemia If you are anemic, it has been shown that there is an increased risk of potential complications. Best to get worked up for your anemia and evaluated by your surgeon.
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