I am having a tummy tuck and breast lift next month, after 75 lbs of weight lost after having VSG last September. I take numerous supplements due to my VSG and read on this forum that some supplements make affect healing. Any suggestions for ones to avoid for better better healing and ones that may assist in healing.
September 26, 2016
Answer: Vitamins and supplements Congratulations on your weight loss! Each surgeon has her own protocol with regard to vitamins and supplements prior to surgery. There are some that usually need to be avoided because they can cause bleeding issues. They include Vitamin E, flaxseed oil, fish oil, and garlic, among others. It is best to check with your surgeon for what is ok and what needs to be discontinued.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Vitamins and supplements Congratulations on your weight loss! Each surgeon has her own protocol with regard to vitamins and supplements prior to surgery. There are some that usually need to be avoided because they can cause bleeding issues. They include Vitamin E, flaxseed oil, fish oil, and garlic, among others. It is best to check with your surgeon for what is ok and what needs to be discontinued.
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March 30, 2015
Answer: How do supplements affect healing for tummy tuck & breast lift? Thank you for the question.You'll find that every practice has a different routine when it comes to pre-operative appointments. Therefore the advice you receive online may not be relevant. In our practice, during the preoperative visit ( typically done several weeks prior to surgery) patients are given a list of do's and don'ts that will help them get through the surgery and recovery safely. We review medical history and obtain any necessary preoperative workup necessary. This may include EKG and/or laboratory values depending on the patient's specific situation. "Dos and don'ts" regarding the use of medications, herbs, alcohol, nicotine, foods etc. are reviewed in detail ((before and after surgery) I hope this helps.
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March 30, 2015
Answer: How do supplements affect healing for tummy tuck & breast lift? Thank you for the question.You'll find that every practice has a different routine when it comes to pre-operative appointments. Therefore the advice you receive online may not be relevant. In our practice, during the preoperative visit ( typically done several weeks prior to surgery) patients are given a list of do's and don'ts that will help them get through the surgery and recovery safely. We review medical history and obtain any necessary preoperative workup necessary. This may include EKG and/or laboratory values depending on the patient's specific situation. "Dos and don'ts" regarding the use of medications, herbs, alcohol, nicotine, foods etc. are reviewed in detail ((before and after surgery) I hope this helps.
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