11 days post-op and I feel weak and I’m very pale. Is this normal?

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I had surgery 11 days ago. I wasn’t told if I lost a lot of blood or not but 3-4 days after I had my period as well and I started feeling weak after that and I’m very pale. I haven’t checked my homoglobin levels yet but I’m just wondering if this is normal after BA surgery.

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

You shouldn't be losing a lot of blood during a breast augmentation surgery. Even if it’s not the case, you should call your doctor and get checked out. And even if you did lose of a lot of blood during surgery, you should know about it and take needed action.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi cio90,

I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. It is difficult to ascertain what this is and its causes. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Because of your concerns I would certainly reach out to your surgeon for a discussion and an in-person examination. Though each patient heals differently after an procedure most patients are feeling better by 11 days.  Call your surgeon today.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

It is unusual to have blood loss during breast augmentation. Please see your surgeon for further evaluation. You may have low blood count and your doctor can start you on supplements.

David Rosenstein, MD · Answer

Hi,I would contact your surgeons office and ask to be seen just to make sure everything is okay. Best wishes!

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