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[SydneyH]

Well I'm waiting for the thread scolders to invade, but in all honesty while an empty stomach is ideal, it's not always a deal breaker.

[Catitude]

On 9/6/2014 Jig Saw said:

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 9/6/2014 colliegirls said:

An extra beat or minor arrhythmia is not considered a" heart condition" nor is it unusual.

And I don't think plastic surgery is considered major surgery.

Think again.

Plastic surgery/Cosmetic Surgery as in a breast augmentation? Tummy tuck? Face lift? Omg, it certainly is major.

[Jig Saw]

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

<h2>major surgery</h2> noun

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<h2 class="def-header">Definition of MAJOR SURGERY</h2>

: surgery involving a risk to the life of the patient; specifically : an operation upon an organ within the cranium, chest, abdomen, or pelvic cavity—compare minor surgery

Google some more, dear.

[NoelSeven]

On 9/6/2014 Opurrra said:

On 9/6/2014 Jig Saw said:

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 9/6/2014 colliegirls said:

An extra beat or minor arrhythmia is not considered a" heart condition" nor is it unusual.

And I don't think plastic surgery is considered major surgery.

Think again.

Plastic surgery/Cosmetic Surgery as in a breast augmentation? Tummy tuck? Face lift? Omg, it certainly is major.

It's not major surgery. See definition post 19.

[tansy]

A tummy tuck qualifies as major surgery.

[NoelSeven]

On 9/6/2014 tansy said: A tummy tuck qualifies as major surgery.

Did JR have tummy tuck?

[Jig Saw]

There are many more here are only two...

A facelift is a common but major surgery with significant risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive cosmetic or treatment options. Consider getting a second opinion about all of your choices before having a facelift.

http://www.healthgrades.com/procedures/facelift

In plastic surgery, as in every kind of major surgery, there are always risks and the possibility of complications. Before deciding upon surgery, an affected individual should have a very thorough pre-operative cardiac workup, as well as an evaluation of all other systems. Since many procedures require general anesthesia, Dr. Weinberg particularly emphasized the need for a good, extensive pre-operative evaluation. He recommended that the cardiac workup should include, at the very least, a cardiogram, chest x-ray and ultrasound of the heart. Affected individuals should not smoke for several weeks before the surgery. Smoking is never advisable for those with PXE.

http://www.pxe.org/plastic-surgery-considered

[VioletEyes]

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 9/6/2014 tansy said: A tummy tuck qualifies as major surgery.

Did JR have tummy tuck?

Actually, she admitted to having had a tummy tuck at one point in her life. She described it in one of her books.

A face lift is considered major surgery. When a patient goes in for a consultation and decides to have a face lift, there are numerous release forms that have to be signed and the terminology discusses the seriousness of the surgery. The same with tummy tucks.

[Catitude]

On 9/6/2014 SoftRaindrops said:

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 9/6/2014 tansy said: A tummy tuck qualifies as major surgery.

Did JR have tummy tuck?

Actually, she admitted to having had a tummy tuck at one point in her life. She described it in one of her books.

A face lift is considered major surgery. When a patient goes in for a consultation and decides to have a face lift, there are numerous release forms that have to be signed and the terminology discusses the seriousness of the surgery. The same with tummy tucks.

[SydneyH]

On 9/6/2014 NoelSeven said:

It's not major surgery. See definition post 19.

I need clarification, don't some cosmetic procedures while classified as elective surgery, still be 'major' by definition? I only ask because when my youngest managed to stuff a stone in his ear, he had to be put under for removal and the specialist considered it 'major'. Scared the heck out of me either way just to be clear, lol.