Is it safe to drink the Emergen-C vitamin packet mixes before surgery?

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I'm not sure why my doctor said I cant have any vitamin c two weeks prior my surgery. I'm a teacher so I try avoid getting sick at all costs.

Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

If you are going to have Rhinoplasty, try to have consultation with your surgeon at least two weeks before surgery. You should inform him if you have medical condition and what kind of medication you are recently getting. This is really one of the important points, as some of medications can cause serious complications in the recovery period. That's why, you might need to change your medication for alternate one  at least two weeks before surgery and for the first weeks after.    It is better to stop using supplements at least two weeks before surgery. Synthetic components involved in supplement preparation,  may cause worsening in swelling.   Your doctor should give you  a list of supplements  that you would need to stop immediately,  as they may cause bruising after surgery. All the recommendations and restrictions should be individualised. The common rule usually is to stop blood thinners - and take vitamin C all the week prior to surgery. Fruits, pineapple and proteins are welcome.   The most serious restriction always is consuming alcohol and smoking  - stop them at least 3 weeks before surgery.    I wish you the best of luck..

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, There is no reason you can't have B or C vitamins before surgery.  However, I do not recommend that you ignore your surgeons recommendations.  The good news is that Vitamin C, or Emergen-C, DOES NOT  prevent viral illnesses like the common cold, so you can rest assured you are not at any higher risk of a cold because you did not take it.Best of luck!

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Vitamin C should not interfere with surgery and it is not necessary to stop it before surgery.I would suggest that your plastic surgeon be certified by the
American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is
ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)  that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person, including all of the vitamins, medications, supplements that you take with your surgeon and follow his or her advice about which you need to stop and why.Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa
   Jolla, California

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD · Answer

Vitamin C supplementation prior to surgery is not a bad thing as it is essential to collagen formation and wound healing.  On the other hand supplements such as Vitamin E, fish oil, and flax seed oil should be avoided for 10-14 days prior to surgery as it will cause excess bruising.  Also avoid aspirin and anything else like it such as aleve, advil, ibuprofen, etc.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Vitamin C should be fine taken prior to surgery .Follow your surgeon's instructions for your best result, and to avoid complications.

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