I’m to have a breast augmentation on 2/14/24. I did my pre-Op lab tests and these are the results Hemoglobin of 11.5, Hematocrit of 34.2%, and RBC of 4.16 million. I’m a HIV positive patient but I am considered undetectable, I feel as tho I’ve been waiting for a refill on my prescription so that may be why these numbers are how they are
February 4, 2024
Answer: Clearance from your primary care doctor would be important. Your primary care doctor, who knows you best, could give you guidance about whether you could be cleared for surgery. As a breast augmentation typically has minimal blood loss, your hematocrit of 34 should not be an issue. Iron supplements and suggestions from your primary care doctor may help to boost your hematocrit prior to the procedure. Also clarify this with your Plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Clearance from your primary care doctor would be important. Your primary care doctor, who knows you best, could give you guidance about whether you could be cleared for surgery. As a breast augmentation typically has minimal blood loss, your hematocrit of 34 should not be an issue. Iron supplements and suggestions from your primary care doctor may help to boost your hematocrit prior to the procedure. Also clarify this with your Plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear FierceBrii, every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Preoperative protocol Dear FierceBrii, every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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