What to expect Pre-Op and Post Op?

[jdeva]

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

[Vikki~]

Originally Posted by jdeva

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

Hun he should give you a list of things to avoid... but aspirin & anything that thins your blood .. get some polysporin and gauze pads to have on hand... some protein drinks are good in case you dont want to eat cuz you need something in you before you take any pain meds or any meds.... which you'll do every 4hrs usually..... make sure you have easy to eat foods on hand yogurt.. soups... crackers stuff like that..... and have anything Done at home that you wont be doing for the next 4 weeks .. like changing sheets wash etc etc.. heres also some info for after
recovery

[jdeva]

Originally Posted by Vikki~

Hun he should give you a list of things to avoid but aspirin anything that thins your blood .. get some polysporin and gauze pads to have on hand... some protein drinks are good in case you dont want to eat you need something in you before you take any pain meds or any meds.... which you'll do every 4hrs usually..... amke sure you have easy to eat foods on hand yogurt.. soups... crackers stuff like that..... and have anything Done at home that you wont be doing for the next 4 weeks .. like changing sheets wash etc etc.. heres also some info for after
recovery

thx!

im in the midst of scheduling my pre op and they mentioned giving me information then, but i just have soooo much running through my head that im paranoid of forgetting something.

[Vikki~]

Originally Posted by jdeva

thx!

im in the midst of scheduling my pre op and they mentioned giving me information then, but i just have soooo much running through my head that im paranoid of forgetting something.

It gets a little nerve wracking Your gona be ok!! make lists of things so you dont forget and have to run to the store 100 times :wink: and you are going to be using ALOT of pillows...

[Flash]

You probably have everything you really need already in the house (see Vikki's post). I do want to stress having polysporin or bacitracin if you're gonna' use a cream under bandages - NOT Neosporin. Most surgeons do NOT like NEOsporin after surgery because it tends to cause reactions, even though it works great for cuts and everyday stuff. Also, use sparingly, not smothering the wound. The main thing is going to be asking your PS what type of garment/bra s/he wants you to bring with you - and that will depend on the procedures you are having. As Vikki said, stop taking aspirin at least 2 weeks before your surgery date, as well as Vitamin E. There may be others on your doc's list, so bring a list of any meds and suppliments/herbal things that you use to your pre-op. HTH.

[Vikki~]

Originally Posted by jdeva

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

J heres a great thread for you too..
http://cosmeticsurgeryforums.com/for...ust-haves.html

[MissScarlette]

Originally Posted by jdeva

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

your big day?
I'll post it on our forum calendar K?
Let me know and I'll be glad to do that!
Excited 4 you,
MissScarlette

[jdeva]

Originally Posted by MissScarlette

your big day?
I'll post it on our forum calendar K?
Let me know and I'll be glad to do that!
Excited 4 you,
MissScarlette

Im scheduled for July 15th at 1pm

[momrocks]

Originally Posted by jdeva

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

Most plastic surgens are so different, I can tell you what I experience. I was given instructions. No shaving my under arms 48 hours prior to surgery, come all natural to surgery (no makeup, lotion, hair pins, jewelry ect.) went over pain meds, how to take them… Make sure you fill them BEFORE surgery. What to expect at the hospital… what to expect on my first post op visit. My doctor and his office were very clear on what to expect. Surgery was about an hour, recovery was pretty easy for me, and I slept quite a bit the first two days. I can say each passing day I felt so much better!!!

[Carolcc]

Those pain meds can bind you up real bad, so you might want to have a laxative/stool softener on hand in case you experience some constipation. Make sure to drink plenty of water to help keep you regular and to flush out your system.
And remember....Write Everything Down! Write your questions down and your list of things to have/to avoid.
Good luck, J!!!!!!

~ Carol

[MissScarlette]

Originally Posted by jdeva

I was just wondering what to expect for my pre op and is there specific things I should do in preperation for the big day? Maybe things i should avoid?

thanks!

don't forget to take a stool softener while takin' pain medications as they can cause constipation and this is something you don't want to have to deal with in the post op period.
NurseScarlette