My Doctor is NOT Recommending Pre-op/Post Op Vitamin Supplement, Why?

January 3, 2013
Asked By:lisasanford

Hi there, I should explain more: My Breast Reduction surgery is in 25 days. Very short ' get myself healthy' before major surgery. For a healthy person maybe. But I Smoke Cigarettes,marijuana,eat poorly if at all. Already suffer from depression and am off my medication (Seriquil) so I could loose the weight suggested before surgery. (all approved by my PCP). I have gone from 200lbs down to 170lbs. I smoke E-cigarette, 0 nicotine for about a month (lil cheats Diet poor,no vitimans do i need ?

Answers (6)

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January 7, 2013

Answer: Need more than vitamins, consider a lifestyle overhaul prior to surgery

January 7, 2013

Answer: Need more than vitamins, consider a lifestyle overhaul prior to surgery

January 6, 2013

Answer: Breast reduction and vitamins

January 6, 2013

Answer: Breast reduction and vitamins

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