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What Tests Should I Get Before Mommy Makeover Surgery?

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lotsobabiesApr 27, 2011

My PS doesn't require any blood work or any tests before surgery but after reading several doctors answers it seems it may be safer to have this done. I'm having BA, BL, and full TT. I'm 116lbs, 5'0 and healthy as far as I know. I also just had my third c-section 6 months ago. My PS is telling me he can preform all of this in four hours and I would like to know: if I have a medical work up on my own what tests you all normally require your patients to have done.

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