I am having my plastics

Hey just wanted to update I am having 2 plastic procedures on wednesday. I am nervous about post op pain and nausea and  that will hurt with my TT. Dr Miller is doing it. So keep me in your prayers I will post when I feel up to it after surgery. Any advice or thoughts for post op not being able to reach up with my arms ie things to set on the counter so I can reach them and sleeping comfortable suggestions would be great. Thanks!  Amy

how exciting! :)  Where are you having the surgery?  I'm not familiar with Dr. Miller.... Obviously you're having a TT, what's the other procedure? From my experience, there was little to no pain with the TT.  (I'm 7 weeks post-op and i still have numbness below my belly button).  I did have alot of itching, though.  My advice re: Nausea and vomiting post-op---talk to the anesthesia person in depth that you're a WLS patient and cannot handle nausea/vomiting.  Of course, most plastic surgeons don't want their patients throwing up post-op (to protect sutures) so they generally medicate for it before it ever happens.  i'm easily nauseated, but didn't have any problems with that post-op.  grogginess was my worst complaint...and that didn't improve for a couple of weeks. umm..sleeping comfortable?  don't count on it for a while. :) mary

Thanks sorry duh... other procedure is a breast augmentation. My mind is going a mile a minute I thought I typed everything that was going through my head..... guess not. Thanks! Amy

Dont know where surgery will be he does it at 2 different hospitals in Gulfport. I have my pre op on Tuesday.  Amy

Amy,    That is awesome!!! I'm so excited for you.. Keep us posted on how you are doing. I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers Wednesday..

 

I am have a TT/BL with implants on Friday with Dr. Richardson.  Tomorrow I go for my last visit before the procedurer, blood work and to pay all up front, Visit with the anthesia doctor and go thru last min. details. Like you, I am very nervous, but excited at the same time.  I have had many firends in the last month to have the procedure.  One by Dr. Richardson was within the last 2 weeks.  I went to 3 different doctors.  One in Slidell, Dr. Miller and Dr. Richardson and loved him the best.   When I went to have the mammogram done, the tech said she has seen many of this procedures and said by far he was the best, especially when it came to the implants and going behind the muscle.  I had a friends that just had implants with Mr. Miller and was not happy at all.  I had only heard good things about him also. I was told the average recovery time was about 2 weeks and drains would be in untill at least the following Thursday.  Everyone is different though.  I just hope I turn out as fortunate as Mary with her procedure.   He said my procedure is about 5 hours. I have been told to do the following and this is straight from a critical care nurse that lives next door from me.  I am so lucky to have her, she will be taking care of me and those yucky drains the days following.  That's the part that I truly do not like. 1.  Mop your floors with bleach the night before or have someone do it right before you come home.  This kills the germs.  Lysol, Lysol and Lysol also.  Do it on everything that you might touch. 2. Make sure you wear slippers or shoes at all times, when putting your feet on the floor. 3. Make sure those around you wash their hands as soon as they enter the house and before they touch you, keep the anti bacteria lotion around. 4. If you sleep in a recliner, do. Its will be very hard for us to get in and out of the bed. 5.  Wear a zip up the front "moo moo" and flip flops the day of surgery. 6. Bath with Hepaclease the night before and until your openings completely heal. 7. Drink lots of liquids, this will get the anthesia (sp) out of your system and also helps prevent  constipation along with getting up and walking around. 8. Do not rely on a walker, you have to remember to stand up straight, Chin up and shoulders out. If any of you have any others suggestions for us ladies, please share them. Good luck Amy.  I will be thinking about you. Sharron

 

Thank you good luck to you too. I know I wont like the drain either! I talked to Dr Miller at our support group and I have worked with surgeons since 1991. I will have to trust my instincts and god then Dr Miller. I have not heard anything negative about him. Every patient is different. Thank you for all of the suggestions I have my clothes and bra ready to go for post op. I have the recliner and my hubby will be my care taker. Do you have to do the bowl prep? I do and clear liquids for 3 days. I started yesterday and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hungry. I miss my protein shakes!!!!! I go Tuesday for all of my preop stuff and payment too. Talk to you later. Good luck. Keep us posted! Amy

No bowel prep-just nothing after 12:00 midnight.  I do not have a cathater either.  I do not like those things because of infections.  I do not do clear liquids, just normal routine he said.  But he did say not to eat to drink anything really heavy 48 hours ahead of time and no drinking the morning of the surgery. I also considered going to Dr. Dees but I had heard crazy things about him, but he did a wonderful job on my co-worker,  they like us are not perfect.  Its just whom you feel confortable with also. My mom loves Dr. Miller and is a nurse also, I know you are in good hands.  I think it was more her husband was not happy than her, she ordered one thing, but did not get what she ordered, I told her maybe he thought he did what was best for you the patient. Like me, try not to think about it to much, let me know when there is another support meeting and I will be trying to brainstorm for a speaker. Hubby is off for 10 days straight to take care of me and kids.  Kids are even going away Friday, Saturday and Sunday, that's about all I can stand away from them.  They are 6 and 7. God speed. I will post when better