Can I drink smooth move tea before surgery? (photo)

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I know that I'm supposed to stop drinking teas before surgery because of other herbal supplements that are in them. I'm scheduled for a BBL or fat transfers on March 23rd. I have a constipation problems and drink smooth move a couple of times a week for relief. Is it okay to drink smooth move tea before surgery? If not, when should I stop?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You don't want to drink anything that is going to thin your blood before surgery. Unfortunately, I cannot read the ingredients in your tea from your photo.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It's really your plastic surgeons call if using supplements  before your procedure.I personally have not seen any clinical drawback to patients using supplements in moderate doses before surgery. One thing to be aware of is the impact of narcotic pain medication on intestinal function.Almost everyone gets constipated when taking prescription pain medication.You should take this into consideration if you tend to be constipated.It's a good idea to increase dietary fiber and be prepared for increased constipation after the procedure.We generally recommend patients either increase fruit and vegetables in their diet or use small amounts of dietary fiber supplements such as Metamucil.If someone is planning on using supplements such as Metamucil after surgery then it's a good idea to try these products carefully before the procedure so that patients have a sense of awareness of how they work and the appropriate dose needed.It's generally not a good idea to wait until someone has been constipated for five or six days and then overdo it with dietary fiber or laxatives.Talk to your plastic surgeon about his or her preoperative protocols. Best of luck with your upcoming procedure.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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