Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 12/13/2006

Question
I have been using methamphetamines for the past 2 months and have still eaten, and slept most nights. The effect I would get was about the same as from diet pills. I have stopped completely because I am having a simple, 30 minute, breast implant removal surgery in a week. I don't have any health problems, don't smoke, don't drink and eat well. Is one week enough time for the surgery to be safe as far as anesthetic is concerned? Is there anything I can do over the next week to prepare?  

Answer
Generally we like at least 2 weeks to a month but it is up to the anesthesiologist if he/she is willing to do the case. Other than that, there is nothing elso to do to prepare for the surgery.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston