I'm scheduled to have a extended tummy tuck on 6/29 with Dr. Robert Hunsaker. My preop labs since March 2017 have been coming back with low hemoglobin. As of 3/25/17 it was 9.2, on 6/7/17 it was 9.5 and has of 6/21/17 it's 9.4. I'm currently on iron, folic acid and b-12. My surgeon stated he is okay with moving forward with my plan surgery. I just would like some second opinions.
June 24, 2017
Answer: Hemoglobin level There is no absolute answer to this question. I prefer to see a hemoglobin level of 10 for any procedure where there could be anything more than a minimal blood loss. Starting with a low hemoglobin increases the chance that you may require a transfusion if there is significant blood loss. Be aware that while transfusions are generally safe, they do have risks.
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Hemoglobin level There is no absolute answer to this question. I prefer to see a hemoglobin level of 10 for any procedure where there could be anything more than a minimal blood loss. Starting with a low hemoglobin increases the chance that you may require a transfusion if there is significant blood loss. Be aware that while transfusions are generally safe, they do have risks.
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Low Hb My limit is 10. If you are being done in a hospital and would accept transfusions then go for it. Otherwise I would speak to the correct doctor to get your levels higher. Usually with a tummy tuck there is more blood loss than you think and although it is uncommon to need blood. Sometimes it happens.
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Low Hb My limit is 10. If you are being done in a hospital and would accept transfusions then go for it. Otherwise I would speak to the correct doctor to get your levels higher. Usually with a tummy tuck there is more blood loss than you think and although it is uncommon to need blood. Sometimes it happens.
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