Transman Gastric Bypass-Can I Take My Shot Before Surgery

[RoyallyElevated 5]

Hey I’m a transman wondering if I should take my t shot a week before surgery. Will it affect anything?

[Snetsky 27]

Probably worth checking with your surgeon. If you disclosed the fact the fact that you’re on t when you had your consultation I imagine they would have flagged it hen if it was an issue, but better safe than sorry! When I did my pre surgery assessments they asked again and again if I was on any other medications. Have they asked you the same? If not, just call them. Definitely worth asking!

[qtdoll 535]

Please check with your surgeon. I'm not trans but I have a hormone disorder & had to stop a hormone based birth control & Spironolactone. Granted mine focus on the opposite hormone but you never know if it applies to your shot as well!

[kcuster83 1,504]

Hello, I agree with everyone else. Ask your surgeon, hold nothing back from the person cutting you open. You don't want any unnecessary risks.

Good luck!

[RoyallyElevated 5]

Thanks you all I’m going to ask again I brought it up a couple times but they never said much on it.

[Queen ApisM 427]

Definitely bring it up to them, but I'd recommend givng them very specific information about what your shots entail - what hormones, in what amounts, etc. I mention this because sometimes doctors don't always know specifics about other specialties or specific medical needs.

I know my practice had us stop birth control for a month before, I think, but that's a much different set of hormones than I imagine you are dealing with, with known implications for potential clotting risks. But, better to be very specific and insistent to make sure you are safe!! Good luck. 🙂

[SpartanMaker 894]

For what it's worth, I self administer testosterone IM every other week.

My bariatric team had a blanket statement that patients should not get any shots 2 weeks before or after surgery. I assume this is due to the increased risk of blood clots. I specifically asked about the T shot and they told me it was fine to continue.

I agree you should ask your team though, because every doctor is different. It would suck to be told you have to reschedule the surgery because of something dumb like this.

[RoyallyElevated 5]

I asked my surgeon today and they said it’s totally fine to keep up with my shots.

[Tomo 1,194]

I asked a relative who is a surgeon (came over to visit). He says no testosterone 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after. It thickens blood and may risk blood clots. Good to ask your team instead though.

[Tomo 1,194]

Didn't see your reply that you already checked your team. Good good. I guess different surgeons have different criteria.

[RoyallyElevated 5]

Thanks so much for letting me know now I don’t know if I should skip this week and ask my endocrinologist about it as well.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,934]

10 hours ago, RoyallyElevated said:

I asked my surgeon today and they said it’s totally fine to keep up with my shots.

My son is an CRNA and I would deff disclose that in the pre op before they put you to sleep........ just to be on the safe side.