Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

February 8, 2016
Asked By:yamile0522 in Miami, FL

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea 2 years ago, the doctor recommended me to lose weight since I was 70 pounds over my ideal weight, I did it, I have lost 45 pounds so far,I feel now 90% better, I am working on loosing 25 more pounds and considering a tummy tuck with a BBL but I have read that sleep apnea is a major risk with general anesteshia, what do you think? Thank you so much in advance for your response

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

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Answer: Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Sleep Apnea

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Sleep Apnea

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Sleep apnea is not an absolute contraindication to abdominoplasty.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 9, 2016

Answer: Sleep apnea is not an absolute contraindication to abdominoplasty.

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

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