I'm having a Tummy Tuck and I know I can't be taking vitamin E. But is it okay to eat green salad, avocado both have vitamin E?

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Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

So listen to whatever your surgeon tells you but here is my two sense. It honestly does not make a difference. We have told patients for years that these vitamins and ibuprofen all cause bleeding risks. There is some literature that would suggest it is not true. Now aspirin and other blood thinners will make you bleed more. Bottom line is if you don't need it then don't have it at this time, but I can not imagine that eating those foods are going to make you higher risk for bleeding after surgery. Again, you do what your surgeon wants you to do.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

You should be fine to eat green salads and avocado.   Some recommend avoiding supplemental Vitamin E as there may be an increased risk of bleeding with Vit E supplements.   Best to check with your plastic surgeon about his/her specific recommendations.  Best wishes for a smooth recovery.Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thanks so  much for your question, sometimes patients don't have enough time to search what is good/bad for them, prior/after surgery and you are doing your homework! congratulations! Vitamin E as a supplement is loaded, it works as an anticoagulant which would compromise the whole procedure and your recovery. Eating salads and Avocado is not only very safe but quite recommended. Good luck in your Plastic Surgery Journey!

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

Most foods taken in reasonable quantities will be ok.Be careful of excessive amounts of garlic as they can increase bleeding.Do stop anything containing Omega 3 as that can cause bleeding.

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