I will have a tummy tuck on 03/22. After testing, I have a 7.9 HGB. The Dr said he can not operate on me unless I bring that up to 11. I started taking Slow Fe Iron 45 mg, and a Vitamin B complex with Folic Acid today. I also bought liver, spinach, lentils, almonds, dried apricots, beets, and other high iron foods. Do you think my levels will increase that soon? Do you recommend I postpone the surgery another month or so and continue with this high iron regimen? I am 42 yrs old, 5'3", and weigh 143 lbs.
July 2, 2016
Answer: Low hemoglobin affects T.T ?
Having a good hemoglobin is esencial for any surgery but yes especially for a large surgery like a Tummy Tuck it is important to have at least between 11 and 12, during a tummy tuck alone there is not that much loss of fluids so hemoglobin does not go that much more down , but usually it is combined with liposuction and that makes the hemoglobin diminish a certain percentage beacuse of fluid loss so if your at a 11 y can go down to a 9. It does not affect the result of your tummy tuck or the healing of the scar , what it could affect is the risk of getting infection because your red blood cell count is down , but that is why they give you antibiotic that is the only risk your taking. But it does not affect in the result of the surgery at all. But I would recommend, to first keep your hemoglobin up and eat healthy and do not do extreme dieting keep your self healthy and then go ahead and do your surgery.
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July 2, 2016
Answer: Low hemoglobin affects T.T ?
Having a good hemoglobin is esencial for any surgery but yes especially for a large surgery like a Tummy Tuck it is important to have at least between 11 and 12, during a tummy tuck alone there is not that much loss of fluids so hemoglobin does not go that much more down , but usually it is combined with liposuction and that makes the hemoglobin diminish a certain percentage beacuse of fluid loss so if your at a 11 y can go down to a 9. It does not affect the result of your tummy tuck or the healing of the scar , what it could affect is the risk of getting infection because your red blood cell count is down , but that is why they give you antibiotic that is the only risk your taking. But it does not affect in the result of the surgery at all. But I would recommend, to first keep your hemoglobin up and eat healthy and do not do extreme dieting keep your self healthy and then go ahead and do your surgery.
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March 3, 2013
Answer: Anemia and cosmetic surgery
Your hemoglobin levels are very low and you definitely need a workup by your family physician at minimum to determine the cause. Your surgery should definitely be delayed until your levels are stable. You will have some blood loss with a tummy tuck, so starting at a low level is not good for your overall health. Remember, a tummy tuck is an elective surgery and should only be done on healthy patients. Good luck!
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March 3, 2013
Answer: Anemia and cosmetic surgery
Your hemoglobin levels are very low and you definitely need a workup by your family physician at minimum to determine the cause. Your surgery should definitely be delayed until your levels are stable. You will have some blood loss with a tummy tuck, so starting at a low level is not good for your overall health. Remember, a tummy tuck is an elective surgery and should only be done on healthy patients. Good luck!
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