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pupluv
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Posted 9/25/2007 9:12 AM (GMT -6)
I know this is vain, but I'm considering elective plastic surgery and was wondering if any of you might know or if anyone here has had surgery while on immunosuppressive drugs such as imuran or 6mp? Actually, I don't know if elective surgery would be safe while having an autoimmune disease at all.

I know we are more susceptible to infection while on these drugs. Just curious.

Thanks guys

Donna

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Red_34
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:03 AM (GMT -6)
I've had a couple surgeries while on 6mp (not elective though) and I just made sure the docs knew that I was on it. I never had any complication from them but they did make sure I took antibiotics after each procedure though or during by IV. You should ask your docs about this.
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suebear
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Posted 9/25/2007 10:09 AM (GMT -6)
I had j-pouch surgery but was taken off 6-mp about a month prior to my surgery as I recall. I don't know if it was removed due to the risk or because the drug was ineffective in my case so why bother taking it? It's probably best to check with both your surgeon and your GI.

Sue
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pupluv
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Posted 9/25/2007 4:22 PM (GMT -6)
Thanks guys, I will be checking it out. I have a funny feeling that there will be no elective surgery while on these kind of drugs.

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Scrap Girl
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Posted 9/25/2007 7:58 PM (GMT -6)
Let us know what you find out - I'm curious.
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MitzMN
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Posted 9/26/2007 6:56 AM (GMT -6)
I'm having gallbladder surgery next month, which is elective (sort of), and there's no problem being on Imuran, which is the same as 6mp.

Nothing vain about plastic surgery. If you can afford it and you want to do it, and you are passed by the surgeon as a good candidate -- AND YOU'VE FOUND A GOOD SURGEON -- go for it. Life's too short to not take care of something that is not how you'd like it.

Mitz
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pupluv
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Posted 9/26/2007 11:17 AM (GMT -6)

Thanks Mitz, I am feeling vain about wanting some plastic surgery done. Especially with the other health issues I have. I def. have to get healthy before going under the knife.

Donna

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MicheleV
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Posted 9/26/2007 1:16 PM (GMT -6)
Well, it wasnt elective ( I had a lumpectomy AND an appendectomy), but I was on Imuran at the time.  I dont recall any different procedures because of this.  All went well...  I know my dr's were aware of my med situation, but it wasnt a big deal.

Michele

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