P/S wont do my surgery because my HgB is 10 instead of 12. now im stuck trying to find a surgeon to do my surgery within the next week! any help? or suggestions for bay area P/S for a mommy makeover. along with pricing?
Answer: Hemoglobin As others have suggested, you may want to have the test repeated to ensure the reading was correct. If it is, you need to try to discover the reason for the low reading. Rest assured the surgeon is looking out for your safety and best interest. You do not want to proceed with a surgeon who will willingly overlook a low level such as yours. I'm sure it's frustrating but please know your safety is the priority.
Helpful
Answer: Hemoglobin As others have suggested, you may want to have the test repeated to ensure the reading was correct. If it is, you need to try to discover the reason for the low reading. Rest assured the surgeon is looking out for your safety and best interest. You do not want to proceed with a surgeon who will willingly overlook a low level such as yours. I'm sure it's frustrating but please know your safety is the priority.
Helpful
December 3, 2017
Answer: Low Hemoglobin, Safety of Mommy Makeover Sounds like the low hemoglobin level was discovered the week before a big scheduled surgery. The problem is that these procedure require a significant commitment of time off work or regular life and a recovery period, re-arranging schedules, etc. We try to avoid these postponements by asking questions well in advance, like "do you have a history of anemia?" and reviewing the health history. However, if a low hemoglobin, and 10 is low, is discovered before a bit elective surgery, I would not proceed as this unnecessarily increases your risk of complications from anesthesia and blood loss that occurs to some extent during surgery. So while it is unfortunate that this finding so close to surgery has resulted in cancellation or postponement, your doctor was looking out for your welfare by not proceeding with the surgery until your anemia is corrected and its cause determined.
Helpful
December 3, 2017
Answer: Low Hemoglobin, Safety of Mommy Makeover Sounds like the low hemoglobin level was discovered the week before a big scheduled surgery. The problem is that these procedure require a significant commitment of time off work or regular life and a recovery period, re-arranging schedules, etc. We try to avoid these postponements by asking questions well in advance, like "do you have a history of anemia?" and reviewing the health history. However, if a low hemoglobin, and 10 is low, is discovered before a bit elective surgery, I would not proceed as this unnecessarily increases your risk of complications from anesthesia and blood loss that occurs to some extent during surgery. So while it is unfortunate that this finding so close to surgery has resulted in cancellation or postponement, your doctor was looking out for your welfare by not proceeding with the surgery until your anemia is corrected and its cause determined.
Helpful
December 3, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? Thank you for your questions. The most important thing is your safety. Your surgeon is trying to protect you and give you the best outcome while decreasing the risks of complications. The answer is not to hurry up and shop around for someone else who is going to ignore your safety and just do the procedure. The goal should be to optimize your health, work up the anemia, and proceed with the surgery only when everything has been optimized.Be safe!
Helpful
December 3, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? Thank you for your questions. The most important thing is your safety. Your surgeon is trying to protect you and give you the best outcome while decreasing the risks of complications. The answer is not to hurry up and shop around for someone else who is going to ignore your safety and just do the procedure. The goal should be to optimize your health, work up the anemia, and proceed with the surgery only when everything has been optimized.Be safe!
Helpful
December 2, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? I am not sure I understand your logic. Your plastic surgeon has advised you based on important principles: keeping safety and avoidance of complications as priorities. You should work on making a diagnosis of the anemia and measures to improve your blood count, prior to proceeding with the procedures. "Looking for a new plastic surgeon" is not a logical response, in my opinion. You will likely be able to find a plastic surgeon with less experience and/or less ethics. Will this be in your best interests?Some general thoughts: hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. A hemoglobin level that is too low (anemia can be associated with many potential problems, some very serious (including potential for stroke, myocardial infarction…). How much blood loss is associated with tummy tuck and liposuction surgery depends on exactly how the procedure is performed and how much liposuctioning is done. As you can imagine, much will depend on the specific surgeon and the specific patient involved.
Helpful
December 2, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? I am not sure I understand your logic. Your plastic surgeon has advised you based on important principles: keeping safety and avoidance of complications as priorities. You should work on making a diagnosis of the anemia and measures to improve your blood count, prior to proceeding with the procedures. "Looking for a new plastic surgeon" is not a logical response, in my opinion. You will likely be able to find a plastic surgeon with less experience and/or less ethics. Will this be in your best interests?Some general thoughts: hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. A hemoglobin level that is too low (anemia can be associated with many potential problems, some very serious (including potential for stroke, myocardial infarction…). How much blood loss is associated with tummy tuck and liposuction surgery depends on exactly how the procedure is performed and how much liposuctioning is done. As you can imagine, much will depend on the specific surgeon and the specific patient involved.
Helpful
December 1, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? The hemoglobin level is a measure of the red blood cells in your body. It is a blood volume measurement and a gauge of your chance to need a blood transfusion and overall ability to withstand surgery. You should increase your red blood cell count before surgery and you may need to see a specialist to correct this anemia. Performing surgery around 10 will likely increase your risks of landing in the hospital for a blood transfusion or worse....Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
Helpful
December 1, 2017
Answer: What is a hemoglobin level that you would accept for a mommy makeover procedure? The hemoglobin level is a measure of the red blood cells in your body. It is a blood volume measurement and a gauge of your chance to need a blood transfusion and overall ability to withstand surgery. You should increase your red blood cell count before surgery and you may need to see a specialist to correct this anemia. Performing surgery around 10 will likely increase your risks of landing in the hospital for a blood transfusion or worse....Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
Helpful
