The Expert Series S9E5: Preparing for Surgery When You Have Lupus

In this episode of the Lupus Foundation of America's The Expert Series podcast, we focus on what to know when preparing for surgery when you have lupus, including questions to ask your surgeon before the procedure and tips for coordinating between your surgeon and rheumatologist. Our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Goodman, walks us through how lupus affects surgical preparation, medication management, recovery information for patients and care partners, and highlights the importance of personalized care and risk mitigation.

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This episode will help you understand:

• Differences in surgical preparation for people with lupus
• Pre-surgical assessments and risk mitigation strategies
• How lupus medications can affect surgery and recovery
• Risks of infection and vascular complications
• The importance of nutrition, exercise, and stress management during recovery
• How to recognize signs of a lupus flare versus normal post-surgical recovery

Related Resources:

• Ask a Lupus Health Educator (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/care-support/ask-a-health-educator
• Find Support Near You (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/find-support-near-you
• National Resource Center on Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources
• The Expert Series (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus-the-expert-series
• Preparing for Surgery When You Have Lupus (LFA): https://www.lupus.org/resources/preparing-for-surgery-when-you-have-lupus