Last Min Advise
I'm scheduled for a LBL, BA/BL and Nose Job 3/5. So I'm not experienced yet, but I can tell you that I always seem to heal slowly. I'm following most of the advice on this site:
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C233696.html
So for the past few weeks and before/after surgery I'm taking a bunch of supplements that help with wound healing. Boosting my protein and trying to get as healthy as possible so that I handle the surgery and subsequent healing as well as can possible.
I have noticed that superficial wounds seem to be healing faster so it seems to be paying off. I also am getting my ducks in a row letting people know I may be out of touch for a bit, filing disability/medical leave with work and getting my help ready.
Next up I am going to arrange to have a medical/lifting recliner delivered as well as a toilet riser, which many people say was incredibly helpful for them.
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C233696.html
So for the past few weeks and before/after surgery I'm taking a bunch of supplements that help with wound healing. Boosting my protein and trying to get as healthy as possible so that I handle the surgery and subsequent healing as well as can possible.
I have noticed that superficial wounds seem to be healing faster so it seems to be paying off. I also am getting my ducks in a row letting people know I may be out of touch for a bit, filing disability/medical leave with work and getting my help ready.
Next up I am going to arrange to have a medical/lifting recliner delivered as well as a toilet riser, which many people say was incredibly helpful for them.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
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3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
Load up on protein starting now - it will aid in healing
I didn't want much to eat the first weeks, but you may want to prepare some things now that will be easy to heat up - chili, soups, gather in yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.
I think a walker would have been helpful because you have to walk like a granny for a while (but I didn't have one, just think it would have helped probably)
Have a recliner or a downstairs bed
Have undershirts or some type of lining to wear under your compression garments to keep them from rubbing so much (especially around the waist and under the boobs)
I slept on my back for a couple of weeks so I used a donut pillow under my rear and small pillows to prop me
I found it more helpful to wear a gown instead of pjs - just easier for me to work with
Ditto on the stool softeners - pain meds will definitely make you constipated
Keep your meds on board the first few days especially - take them by the time rather than the pain amount - it takes longer for the meds to kick in once they wear off
Good luck!
I didn't want much to eat the first weeks, but you may want to prepare some things now that will be easy to heat up - chili, soups, gather in yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.
I think a walker would have been helpful because you have to walk like a granny for a while (but I didn't have one, just think it would have helped probably)
Have a recliner or a downstairs bed
Have undershirts or some type of lining to wear under your compression garments to keep them from rubbing so much (especially around the waist and under the boobs)
I slept on my back for a couple of weeks so I used a donut pillow under my rear and small pillows to prop me
I found it more helpful to wear a gown instead of pjs - just easier for me to work with
Ditto on the stool softeners - pain meds will definitely make you constipated
Keep your meds on board the first few days especially - take them by the time rather than the pain amount - it takes longer for the meds to kick in once they wear off
Good luck!
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Here's a piece of advice from my sister that was awesome for me...
Get a couple of bags with strings in them. I used one to keep all my remote controls in. We're kinda techie.... Tv, receiver, cable box, DVD, etc.
I used another bag for my stuff ... cell phone, house phone, pills, bottled water, kindle.
I could throw the bags anywhere on the bed (or beside it) and didn't have to strain to reach for stuff as long as I kept the strings in my hand. They were easy to drag around the house too.
I used those canvas backpack-like bags. We got the as gimmies at conferences and 5Ks. They just pull shut with nylon string at the top.
Kay
Get a couple of bags with strings in them. I used one to keep all my remote controls in. We're kinda techie.... Tv, receiver, cable box, DVD, etc.
I used another bag for my stuff ... cell phone, house phone, pills, bottled water, kindle.
I could throw the bags anywhere on the bed (or beside it) and didn't have to strain to reach for stuff as long as I kept the strings in my hand. They were easy to drag around the house too.
I used those canvas backpack-like bags. We got the as gimmies at conferences and 5Ks. They just pull shut with nylon string at the top.
Kay
Well, I have not had a TT yet, but I've had lots of other surgery, both needed and elective. I just wanted to say that if you are a novice with surgery, you may do like I always do and panic just before you go into surgery. I always shake terribly, and get nervous at the last minute. Now that I have quite a few surgeries under my belt, I know it's going to happen, and I just remind myself that it's a normal part of the experience. Once the anesthesiologist is at my side with his or her meds, things improve VERY quickly. Best of luck with your surgery.
I DO THE SAME THING... I always thought it was because the OR was so cold...but it is kind of embarrassing because it is completely uncontrollable. I always comment how cold it is because I'm kind of surprised at how badly I am shaking. Interesting. I hope I can get a grip on how nervous I am with all this otherwise I will talk myself out of it, and I do not want to. Someone cancelled their RNY yesterday; I felt badly for her. I did not have these nerves prior to my RNY...a little nervous of the unknown, but not like now. I can't figure it out.
On January 31, 2012 at 5:15 AM Pacific Time, dasie wrote:
I DO THE SAME THING... I always thought it was because the OR was so cold...but it is kind of embarrassing because it is completely uncontrollable. I always comment how cold it is because I'm kind of surprised at how badly I am shaking. Interesting. I hope I can get a grip on how nervous I am with all this otherwise I will talk myself out of it, and I do not want to. Someone cancelled their RNY yesterday; I felt badly for her. I did not have these nerves prior to my RNY...a little nervous of the unknown, but not like now. I can't figure it out.They say it happens to a lot of people, and one doctor did tell me that it is the medication that causes that in some people. Not sure if he was trying to make me feel better or not, but I guess it's possible that the meds cause some of it. I love the docs that give a big old Valium to take the morning before surgery. It's a two hour drive for me to get to a large hospital, so I have at least two LONG hours to think about it before getting there. Come to think of it, I think I'll ask my doctor if she can prescribe me a Valium before I go to Costa Rica (and get Dr. Lev's permission before taking it, of course).
I was not nervous at all before my RNY revision, despite Dr. Lord telling me over and over that it was going to be a very long and difficult revision. I think I did start shaking before going in, but I remember being amazingly calm for that surgery for some reason. I guess it's because I was so sick with bile reflux and anemia that I was desperate to get it fixed. I can't imagine cancelling an RNY surgery after fighting so hard with insurance to get it done. I bet she really regretted that, poor thing.
Definately have someone stay with you for the first few days. You can NOT raise up by yourself once you lay down. I came home planning on staying in the recliner (like I did after my RNY) but it turned out I couldn't lean to the side enough to even reach the chair lever. So Imoved to the sofa. Even so my sis stayed with me - and my hubby was here too. You'll have to have someone pull you up to a sitting position. You will have a drain for about a week - and it helps for someone to hold it when you shower.
Get a box of thin sanitary pads to use between your incision and the compression garment. You will be black and blue when you come home - and your incision will be huge - mine is 31 inches long.
Gowns or dusters are ideal - you won't want anything with a waistband, so take that into consideration when you dress to go to the hospital.
Get a box of thin sanitary pads to use between your incision and the compression garment. You will be black and blue when you come home - and your incision will be huge - mine is 31 inches long.
Gowns or dusters are ideal - you won't want anything with a waistband, so take that into consideration when you dress to go to the hospital.
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