I had the lasix procedure done when my son was 15 months old and still
breastfeeding.  I found it an opportunity to educate the surgeon and his
staff on the safety of these meds (prednisones, vibramycin-2 tabs, voltaren
and tobrex)  while breastfeeding.  I did decide not to use the Xanax just
some deep breathing!  They agreed to proceed.  Almost three years later  I
still have the gifts of 20/20 vision and a breastfeeding relationship.
Christine Betzold NP CLC


> Hi, all,
>
> In response to Ellen's post on the Mom with planned eye surgery, I agree
> with Teresa V's response that she might want to wait due to changing vision
> issues while recovering after pregnancy. And to add Dr. Jack's reply to
> "stop breastfeeding" demands by health care practitioners, "Don't sacrifice
> breastfeeding on the alter of ignorance." The meds mentioned in connection
> with the surgery are eye meds, going into the eye only with limited systemic
> absorption as long as the dosages are correct. As always, caution the Mom to
> observe the baby closely after she (Mom) takes the meds and if there are any
> untoward symptoms in baby (doubtful, IMO), report them to the pediatrician.
>
>

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