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Anesthesia and difficult veins question. Does this put me at risk?

allisonb93
I am a recovering IV drug user. I have been "clean" for many years now but still have damaged veins from my past. When I need blood tests done it normally takes about an hour plus to find a vein and at least 10-15 try's. I gained a lot of weight after getting off drugs and have finally lost it. I am interested in a tummy tuck but I am concerned if my veins pose a problem. Also I have talked with my psychiatrist and she believes I am in good mental health for the surgery.

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