I just turned 48 in Feb. but had a heart attack due to clogged arteries. I take all the meds and exercise eat right and don't smoke. I am only waiting for my one year to be up so I can stop the plavix for the 10 days or so that I will need to be off. My PS is planning to do this in the hospital just to be safe so I don't think he has any worries. I know I don't. Do you think it would be best to go under, or stay awake? I'm really not sure about that part but I would rather be out. I want this!
November 14, 2011
Answer: Mommy Makeover Safety?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you have your cardiologists' blessings ( after full cardiac workup), than having your surgery done by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon working with a board-certified anesthesiologist in the hospital is a right way to go. Generally most surgeons would do the procedure under generalize anesthesia.
Best wishes.
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November 14, 2011
Answer: Mommy Makeover Safety?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you have your cardiologists' blessings ( after full cardiac workup), than having your surgery done by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon working with a board-certified anesthesiologist in the hospital is a right way to go. Generally most surgeons would do the procedure under generalize anesthesia.
Best wishes.
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March 28, 2011
Answer: Clearance for Surgery
If you have previous cardiac issues, then you would need a complete cardiac workup and medical clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. Additionally your surgery should be done in a fully accredited hospital so that all resources would be available in the unlikely case of a cardiac issue during surgery. Additionally, should you have surgery, it should be done under anesthesia, performed by a board-certified anesthesiologist, with proper monitoring and post-op care plan. Plastic surgery is elective surgery and every precaution should be make to ensure your safety.
Good Luck.
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March 28, 2011
Answer: Clearance for Surgery
If you have previous cardiac issues, then you would need a complete cardiac workup and medical clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. Additionally your surgery should be done in a fully accredited hospital so that all resources would be available in the unlikely case of a cardiac issue during surgery. Additionally, should you have surgery, it should be done under anesthesia, performed by a board-certified anesthesiologist, with proper monitoring and post-op care plan. Plastic surgery is elective surgery and every precaution should be make to ensure your safety.
Good Luck.
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