I just found out I have helicobacter pylori and am being treated. Is it OK to have breast augmentation in a month's time ?

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I spoke to my GI and he said it would be ok for me to get the surgery but I just want to make sure that it's not going to affect me in any way . He said the treatment normally is very effective and I should be fine by surgery on the 21st of April

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Dream,Nice name.  Sorry you have HP.  Treatments are routinely successful.  I agree, should be fine.  Keep your PS in the loop on this one.  Good luck on the 21st!!!  "Dr. Joe"

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

An ulcer is something that you should discuss with your anesthesiologist before the surgery.  Patients with Peptic Ulcer disease may have increased levels of reflux.  Some anesthesiologists will give you meds to decrease acid production prior to surgery.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,I recommend that you keep your Plastic Surgeon in the loop. It shouldn't present a problem for surgery.All the best

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

You should have an in person examination with your surgeon and your doctor to be able to be certain if you can have surgery or not. Good Luck!

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Since you have been treated, and your GI doctor has cleared you, there should be no problem with surgery. Good luck!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks. H Pylori can cause ulcers in the stomach if it goes untreated. The treatment regiment is very effective and is not likely to interfere with your breast surgery. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Evan Sorokin, MD · Answer

A month out from HP treatment you should be perfectly fine to have breast augmentation however you definitely need to let your surgeon and the anesthesiologist know about your history.  Good luck!!!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are right to check with both your surgeon and you gastroenterologist. Best of luck with your augmentation.

Benjamin J. Cousins, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Correct.There should be no problems for your upcoming BA surgery from the H. Pylori in your stomach that is being treated. Best of luck. Benjamin J. Cousins MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgery

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.H pylori is a common bacteria, and isn't likely to leave your stomach and affect your breast implant surgery.  If your GI has cleared you, and your surgeon is aware and thinks it's ok, then you should be all set.  Best of luck!

I just found out I have helicobacter pylori and am being treated. Is it OK to have breast augmentation in a month's time ?

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