LBL 4/3/18

I am having my lift in about 3 weeks. I think I am ready emotionally, but can someone tell me what supplies I need on hand at home to help with the aftercare?

I am staying in the recovery house an additional 4 days for a total of 9 days as I really want to come home drain free or at least one of them removed.

Also my mom will be staying with me for 2 weeks once I am home, she is a nurse and will be able to help with the bandages and such.

Thoughts?

I'm currently day 2 post op LBL. Here's what I've needed so far:

Support person(s) - literally can't get up without help and helps with getting you to the washroom and shower.

Non stick guaze of all different sizes - I underestimated how much I'd need this and hubby's doing another drug store run today.

Recliner

lots of pillows for propping

grabber/reacher thing or long tongs. Even to reach pain meds on the table beside you can be a challenge

lots of water

wet wipes to clean up leaks/etc

Seat in the washroom if you are going to shower soon after surgery. I just used a plasti****a desk chair and it worked well just to sit and have a break if needed

Good luck! So far for me it's been better than expected

Thanks so much! Here's to a speed recovery for you.

Thank you - and to you as well

How exciting! Where are you having it done? I'm waiting on scheduling for mine so have no advice on that end.

Dr Carmina Cardenas in Tijuana, MX. I met her at the OH conference and she is great. Really looking forward to it.

Where are you looking?

Were you at the conference in October? I probably walked past you! I'm using Dr. Katzen. I saw both of them on the panel there. Both impressed me. I had met with Dr. Katzen several years ago after my last pre-wls weight loss attempt and liked him a lot.

Yes I was there. I have been to the last 2. I did not meet with Dr Katzen but have heard great things about him.

You have to be comfortable with your Plastic Surgeon and it seems as though we both have been blessed.

When are you looking to schedule?

I put a deposit down for the LBL (he had a special last month), and to get the reduced rate it has to be done by May 31, so before then. Sooner rather than later would be great just for personal travel reasons, but I'll take what he has. I have my second consultation with him on Wednesday (last one was 5 years ago, so I need to do it again) and will try to book a date. Scary, but exciting.

I'm soaking in everyone's questions and answers about it, so thanks for asking yours!