My surgery is schedule for 12/28. I have come down with possible sinus infection and started taking and antibiotic on 12/18. I will be taking it for 8 days. I am having a BR and a TT. I know I must get my sinus cleared up first. I'm just wondering could there be a problem going into surgery with this amoxicillin in my system when I know they will have me on another antibiotic during Surgery. Thank you in advance for your response.
June 19, 2019
Answer: Always let your surgeon know about any new medical issues before surgery Taking an antibiotic is itself generally not a problem before surgery, but the illness that necessitated the antibiotic prescription may be a concern. Surgery may need to be postponed for any active infection. The additional stress of surgery may interfere with the body's immune response to the infection. An active infection could spread to a new breast implant. A productive cough may indicate pneumonia, which could worsen with general anesthesia. Other medical problems, like an asthma exacerbation, can also worsen with general anesthesia. Bottom line: if you develop any new medical problem, including an infection, before an upcoming procedure, tell your plastic surgeon. It may be safest to delay an elective procedure.Good question. Safety first.
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June 19, 2019
Answer: Always let your surgeon know about any new medical issues before surgery Taking an antibiotic is itself generally not a problem before surgery, but the illness that necessitated the antibiotic prescription may be a concern. Surgery may need to be postponed for any active infection. The additional stress of surgery may interfere with the body's immune response to the infection. An active infection could spread to a new breast implant. A productive cough may indicate pneumonia, which could worsen with general anesthesia. Other medical problems, like an asthma exacerbation, can also worsen with general anesthesia. Bottom line: if you develop any new medical problem, including an infection, before an upcoming procedure, tell your plastic surgeon. It may be safest to delay an elective procedure.Good question. Safety first.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery I do not recommend taking antibiotics by mouth before surgery for a number of reasons. Broad spectrum antibiotics harm the good bacterial flora in our guts and are completely over-prescribed. Gut health is vital to overall body health. Intravenous antibiotics are the effective if given 30 minutes before the incision. Since you had a "sinus infection" and started taking the medication you need to finish the full course. You should know that most "sinus infections" are not bacterial (but viral) and antibiotics are over-prescribed and ineffective. You should be okay but I tell you this to educate and inform you, not to scare you. I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery I do not recommend taking antibiotics by mouth before surgery for a number of reasons. Broad spectrum antibiotics harm the good bacterial flora in our guts and are completely over-prescribed. Gut health is vital to overall body health. Intravenous antibiotics are the effective if given 30 minutes before the incision. Since you had a "sinus infection" and started taking the medication you need to finish the full course. You should know that most "sinus infections" are not bacterial (but viral) and antibiotics are over-prescribed and ineffective. You should be okay but I tell you this to educate and inform you, not to scare you. I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Taking Anti-biotics Before a Mommy Makeover The antibiotics are not the problem, the infection is. Be sure your surgeon is aware of what is going on, you will need to be completely clear of any infections before surgery. Good luck.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Taking Anti-biotics Before a Mommy Makeover The antibiotics are not the problem, the infection is. Be sure your surgeon is aware of what is going on, you will need to be completely clear of any infections before surgery. Good luck.
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