Anyone have plastics that doesn't accept blood transfusions?

sumueulu
on 4/11/12 2:42 am

I'm more thinking if you've had it out of the country, and was it an issue?
I don't accept blood transfusions, for religious reasons, and I wonder if anyone has had any experience with that...either in US, or outside of US?
Sarah
Dr_Michaels
on 4/11/12 7:52 am - MD
In my practice, it is very rare for a patient to need a blood transfusion following body contouring procedures. That being said, bleeding is always a risk and this needs to be discussed with all patients. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with dealing with weight loss patients. There are techniques to minimize blood loss during your procedure. Also, you should have a thorough preoperative evaluation to rule out anemia. Hope that helps.  Congratulations on your weight loss.
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sumueulu
on 4/11/12 11:53 pm

I know that it's rare, but it can happen occasionally.
Thank you very much for your comments and advice!
Sarah
Jennchap
on 4/17/12 1:50 am - CA
 I have friends who are johoviah witnesses and they said there is now some special kinda blood used at they are able to accept
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ericaFG
on 4/17/12 12:25 pm - Cambridge, Canada
 My parent's are JW's - and I know that they don't accept ANY blood product...not even plasma.

BUT - my mom has a ton of health issues (including ones with big bleeding risks) and she has a long list of things they CAN use to build up their blood pre-surgery and to take in an emergency.  If the OP's religion requires no blood - I'd be they also have that list available for their members.

Think about getting your iron in a good place and being in the best possible health pre-surgery.  I told my surgeon I did not want a blood transfusion unless he was sure I'd DIE immediately without it - he told me that there really should be any need for a transfusion in plastics...since all the cuts are (relatively) superficial.  Far more risk of that with your WLS than plastics.
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