My doctor didn't request labs/blood work... Hm!

May 27, 2016
Asked By:gemmenoir in New York, NY

I know this isn't generally normal because I see all the girls and surgeons talking about lab work to clear for surgery... However, my surgeon says at my age and weight (25, 5'8", 140lbs) I'm a healthy candidate. But how does he know for sure that I'm healthy and don't have anemia or high blood pressure for example? Is blood work done the day of surgery? Or should I just proceed and get lab work done myself? Thanks much!

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June 4, 2016

Answer: Labs

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Ramiro Morales, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Labs

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Ramiro Morales, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2016

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2016

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 29, 2016

Answer: Pre-op clearance for surgery

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 29, 2016

Answer: Pre-op clearance for surgery

Matthew Schulman, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Run forrest Run!!!

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