I'm getting a breast lift and augmentation of November 20 and so I'm cutting out all medications. However, I wanted to know if its okay to use mild laxatives in the week before surgery? Are there any types I should avoid? I personally think it is an underactive thyroid issue that is making it difficult to have bowel movements and I'm schedule to see an endocrinologist, but not till after the surgery (they were booked up).
October 29, 2010
Answer: Will Laxatives Interfere with Anesthesia?
Regarding :"Will Laxatives Interfere with Anesthesia?
I'm getting a breast lift and augmentation of November 20 and so I'm cutting out all medications. However, I wanted to know if its okay to use mild laxatives in the week before surgery? Are there any types I should avoid? I personally think it is an underactive thyroid issue that is making it difficult to have bowel movements and I'm schedule to see an endocrinologist, but not till after the surgery (they were booked up"
I would NOT stop ANY medication without consulting with your Plastic surgeon. Personally, if you have mild constipation, I would have no major issues with your continuing your regimen of MILD laxatives as long as their use does not affect your body salt balance and electrolytes (especially Potassium)..
Dr. Peter Aldea
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October 29, 2010
Answer: Will Laxatives Interfere with Anesthesia?
Regarding :"Will Laxatives Interfere with Anesthesia?
I'm getting a breast lift and augmentation of November 20 and so I'm cutting out all medications. However, I wanted to know if its okay to use mild laxatives in the week before surgery? Are there any types I should avoid? I personally think it is an underactive thyroid issue that is making it difficult to have bowel movements and I'm schedule to see an endocrinologist, but not till after the surgery (they were booked up"
I would NOT stop ANY medication without consulting with your Plastic surgeon. Personally, if you have mild constipation, I would have no major issues with your continuing your regimen of MILD laxatives as long as their use does not affect your body salt balance and electrolytes (especially Potassium)..
Dr. Peter Aldea
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November 3, 2010
Answer: Ok to take Laxatives before surgery?
I would say Yes it is ok to use laxatives the week before surgery but you DON'T want to get dehydrated from the overuse of laxatives so be careful with that.
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November 3, 2010
Answer: Ok to take Laxatives before surgery?
I would say Yes it is ok to use laxatives the week before surgery but you DON'T want to get dehydrated from the overuse of laxatives so be careful with that.
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