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I am a 57 YO female who has had gastric bypass 5 years ago. I am now going in to have a 'tummy tuck' but an concerned about anesthesia since my recent blood pressure check was 90/56. I am very active and good health. Should I have any concerns?
Hi Terry
The answer is no reason why this op should be a problem for you. You have come through a much bigger operation when you were overweight - so don't worry now. Your blood pressure is not a problem and I'm sure your anaesthetist will be able to reassure you when you meet them.
All the best
Dr Ian Jackson
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
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Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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