I'm reading all these posts about women having surgery, and some have issues with passing out. Is this normal? Why does it occur in some, and not others? What can I do to prevent it? Thank you.
February 15, 2016
Answer: Passing out after BA Hi!Thank you for your question. I've had one patient "pass out", which occurred 2 days after surgery. She told me that she was taking her pain medication and sleeping throughout the day. Since she spent most of the time sleeping, she wansn't staying hydrated. This combined with her pain probably led to her "passing out". Whether this was a vasovagal response, low blood sugar or low blood pressure from being dehydrated, we never figured out. By the time she was evaluated, there were no changes to her vitals or labs to help explain the incident and the episode never occurred again. The best way to avoid this complication, is to remain hydrated and keeping your pain under control. My best advice to you, if this was ever to occur, is to contact your plastic surgeon immediately or go to the ER for a complete evaluation. On occasion, there is an underlying issue in your health that may be uncovered by the stress of surgery.Best of luck,Dr. B
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Passing out after BA Hi!Thank you for your question. I've had one patient "pass out", which occurred 2 days after surgery. She told me that she was taking her pain medication and sleeping throughout the day. Since she spent most of the time sleeping, she wansn't staying hydrated. This combined with her pain probably led to her "passing out". Whether this was a vasovagal response, low blood sugar or low blood pressure from being dehydrated, we never figured out. By the time she was evaluated, there were no changes to her vitals or labs to help explain the incident and the episode never occurred again. The best way to avoid this complication, is to remain hydrated and keeping your pain under control. My best advice to you, if this was ever to occur, is to contact your plastic surgeon immediately or go to the ER for a complete evaluation. On occasion, there is an underlying issue in your health that may be uncovered by the stress of surgery.Best of luck,Dr. B
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Passing out after surgery It is pretty rare to pass out after surgery, especially breast augmentation. People pass out for different reasons: anxiety, low blood pressure (which can be due to a variety of reasons), or possibly pain. Sometimes people can feel faint because they haven't eaten and have stress. Most feel better when they lay down (which improves circulation to the brain). After surgery some people have stronger reactions that others to medications which can affect their blood pressure, heart rate, alertness, or other factors. They may be dehydrated from lack of eating or drinking, or their blood sugar may be low. Any concerns should be discussed with your surgeon. Possible complications like this should encourage one to seek a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for your procedure and not a "cosmetic surgeon" who may not even be trained or experienced to handle such medical possibilities.
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February 14, 2016
Answer: Passing out after surgery It is pretty rare to pass out after surgery, especially breast augmentation. People pass out for different reasons: anxiety, low blood pressure (which can be due to a variety of reasons), or possibly pain. Sometimes people can feel faint because they haven't eaten and have stress. Most feel better when they lay down (which improves circulation to the brain). After surgery some people have stronger reactions that others to medications which can affect their blood pressure, heart rate, alertness, or other factors. They may be dehydrated from lack of eating or drinking, or their blood sugar may be low. Any concerns should be discussed with your surgeon. Possible complications like this should encourage one to seek a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for your procedure and not a "cosmetic surgeon" who may not even be trained or experienced to handle such medical possibilities.
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