I'll be getting a tummy tuck in exactly 16 days. Wanted to know if I should start a regimen of taking dietary supplement vitamins C, D and iron. My surgeon has advised me not to take any vitamins (No reason given). I was also told of homeopathic remedies I can take as well to reduce signs of bruising and swelling just wanted to know if I should anyway for the added benefits?
Answer: Vitamins before surgery I think that you need to comply with your surgeon's instructions, not do anything on your own, and would advise against all supplements. Supplements can have an effect on the anesthesia which would not be in your best interest and some can precipitate bleeding. I always marvel why patients think that they have to do something or that it will assuredly be in their best interests. Listen to your plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Vitamins before surgery I think that you need to comply with your surgeon's instructions, not do anything on your own, and would advise against all supplements. Supplements can have an effect on the anesthesia which would not be in your best interest and some can precipitate bleeding. I always marvel why patients think that they have to do something or that it will assuredly be in their best interests. Listen to your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Trust your surgeon - if you're CBC is ok, there is no need for supplements Hello, Thanks for your question. The truth here is that if you decided to have surgery with a specific surgeon, then your trust must be completely on that person. If he/she said not to take them, then don't, otherwise you'll be worried in the future about "complications" that might happen because of not following his orders. The reason I personally do tell my patients to take vitamins, is because many women have anemia, and it helps to rise their haemoglobin. Other than that, if you're cbc is within normal ranges, then you shouldn't worry about not taking them; you're blood is speaking on your behalf and saying you do have a complete healthy diet. When they're not on an optimal level, I usually send: 1gr of Vit C once per day, 300mg of Iron twice per day and Folic Acid once per day.Hope this actually helps you with this dilemma. Take good care of yourself, Dr. Fernandez Goico
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Trust your surgeon - if you're CBC is ok, there is no need for supplements Hello, Thanks for your question. The truth here is that if you decided to have surgery with a specific surgeon, then your trust must be completely on that person. If he/she said not to take them, then don't, otherwise you'll be worried in the future about "complications" that might happen because of not following his orders. The reason I personally do tell my patients to take vitamins, is because many women have anemia, and it helps to rise their haemoglobin. Other than that, if you're cbc is within normal ranges, then you shouldn't worry about not taking them; you're blood is speaking on your behalf and saying you do have a complete healthy diet. When they're not on an optimal level, I usually send: 1gr of Vit C once per day, 300mg of Iron twice per day and Folic Acid once per day.Hope this actually helps you with this dilemma. Take good care of yourself, Dr. Fernandez Goico
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March 12, 2014
Answer: Dietary supplements vitamins C, D and iron before surgery? Ivala, Thank you for your question.For the your safety you should follow your surgeons instructions and if he/she didn't gave you a reason why you could always have a second consult for more information.I tell my patients to stop all vitamins 2 weeks before, there are medication know of making you bleed more during surgery.
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March 12, 2014
Answer: Dietary supplements vitamins C, D and iron before surgery? Ivala, Thank you for your question.For the your safety you should follow your surgeons instructions and if he/she didn't gave you a reason why you could always have a second consult for more information.I tell my patients to stop all vitamins 2 weeks before, there are medication know of making you bleed more during surgery.
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March 13, 2014
Answer: Vitamins before surgery i personally think your surgeon is being very cautious. i doubt very much that normal doses of Vit c and D and iron will have any negative effects on your surgery.on the other hand if you have not been taking them, why do you want to start them now?if you eat normally and are healthy, it is very unlucky that you are in need of Iron.Vit C and D, i personally think are valuable to be taken, especially with the colder weather and less sun exposure (or if you wear a sunscreen which blocks Vit D)you should, in general, follow your surgeons advice since his opinions may differ than mine.sincerelydavid berman md
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March 13, 2014
Answer: Vitamins before surgery i personally think your surgeon is being very cautious. i doubt very much that normal doses of Vit c and D and iron will have any negative effects on your surgery.on the other hand if you have not been taking them, why do you want to start them now?if you eat normally and are healthy, it is very unlucky that you are in need of Iron.Vit C and D, i personally think are valuable to be taken, especially with the colder weather and less sun exposure (or if you wear a sunscreen which blocks Vit D)you should, in general, follow your surgeons advice since his opinions may differ than mine.sincerelydavid berman md
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