2weeks down no drains nor stitches anymore pics

January 4, 2013

Good luck! You deserve to do something to make yourself happy :) We all do. Here's a list I have compiled so far (copied and pasted from several different helpful realself members) I hope it helps... I'll add more when I think of them or come across them on other reviews :) POST OP SUPPLIES Rent a center - Klaussner "Sandy Lane" Reclining Lift Chair with heat and massage Toilet seat riser Shower chair Cane/walker Safety pins Gatorade and bottled water Elastic waist pants 3-4 pair Extra pillow----a bunch!!! Chapstick Organic Madura honey Throat lozenges/cough drops Tylenol, antacid, vitamins c, d, and e, any prescriptions Regular prescribed medication Silicone strips n gel for scars $15-$20 scar away silicone sheets Milk of magnesia or stool softener Fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein and protein shakes. You will want to eat really healthy after surgery. This will help your healing process. Magazines, books, or iphone, ipad, laptop etc. for reading/gaming when you are not sleeping from the drug induced coma. A person to stay with you for at least the first 3-4 days. You are going to need help so just surrender. An elastic exercise band. The type they use in PT for therapy. It looks like a big rubber band. You will need this for showering while you have your drains in place. Put it around your neck, tie loosely and safety pin the drains to it. I found this the easiest way to control the placement while I showered. Ice packs. I found these helped my lower back that was so sore from being hunched over. $170 one month • This is the most important to me….rent a hospital bed for the first two weeks following surgery. This was a life saver for me. There is no way I would have been able to get in and out of bed without the power operated assistance. Plus you can elevate your legs and position just right. Just call a local medical supply company and they will deliver, set up and pick up when you are done. Mine also came with the sheets, waffle pad and a very soft fleece pad. Oh it was so comfy. I had it set up in my living room which is bright and cheerful. I didn’t want to be stuck up in the bedroom all alone for the first couple of weeks. I wanted to be in the middle of all the family craziness. It was great because I was close to the kitchen, bathroom and had everything right at hand. Plastic covering. I went to the fabric store when they had a good sale, and bought a piece of lightweight rubber sheeting, like you'd use in a crib. My lipo holes leaked quite a bit for about a week, or at least 2 did. The sheeting saved my mattress. Plastic covering for your bed or recliner Two compression garments one for immediately after surgery and one for after two weeks. Gel zone silicone wrap$69 amazon some surgeons supply already Some fluffy dressings or good old fashion Kotex pads for padding of the incision,gauze, tape Hydrogen peroxide and bacitracin ointment if recommended by your physician

January 4, 2013

My list was supposed to be separated by spaces all nice and neat....don't know what happened......sorry

January 4, 2013

AWESOME! Thank You soooo much! I will use this list! This is a huge help!

January 4, 2013

You're welcome :)

January 4, 2013

Woohoo! No you are not crazy for doing them all at 1 time. It's better then having 3 recoveries- plus it will be less expensive. I did a bunch at 1 time- BA,BL,TT w/ MR lipo of my lower back, flanks and thighs. Sounds like you have everything. The toilet seat riser was my best purchase! I am trying to think if there is anything else you need. You may want baby wipes- to wipe after you go to the bathroom especially if you can't shower for a while. I am really excited for you. It will be worth it I promise!!!

January 4, 2013

Thank you so much! I think my nerves are getting the best of me......very scary but after seeing pics of before/after of so many like yourself--I want to look that good and feel better about myself. Thanks again

January 4, 2013

I can't wait for it to be over for you- so u can get on with recovery and get rid of your nerves. The waiting stinks especially the last few days:-)

January 4, 2013

Just a thought stick to water Gatorade has a ton of sodium- not good for swelling and more sugar then you would think.

January 4, 2013

Thanks! Ok...I will just stock that for kids' softball games-ha! And yes....I just want to get to the other side and KNOW the pain I'm in and manage it, as well as, am I happy with the results instead of fretting about what is to come. Thanks again. Looks like more store trips today! Lol

January 4, 2013

I went to the store a million times before surgery. Just remember someone can always get stuff for you after. Cucumber water is awesome for swelling. U just cut thin slices of cucumber in a pitcher of water let it sit over night. It's a natural diuretic. I want it over for you too. I remember the way I felt before its was agony! Lol

January 4, 2013

Great idea! Thanks and thanks again for ALL the support/ideas!!! It is just calming to receive!

January 4, 2013

Thank you :) I will def change that on my list as well. Every little bit helps.

TElise0206

January 5, 2013

What she said! I just had a tt w/mr and lift with implants and while it might be easier to deal with each one separately, I'd rather just do it all at once and get it over with. I won't say it'd pleasant, but it's not the worst thing I've been through. :)

mskdc

January 4, 2013

I have read to bring pillows for the car ride home too

January 4, 2013

Ok. Thanks! I didn't think about getting from hosp to home! Lol....

January 4, 2013

Good idea!

UPDATED FROM Mid Life Crisis in Cola

3 days pre

OK....3 days out and I have been to the store at...

Mid Life Crisis in ColaJanuary 5, 2013

OK....3 days out and I have been to the store at least 5x, but it is all well worth it! The nerves have definately set in, but called my PS and his office said if I want to see him one ore time before the surgery--come in! Such kind people who seem very understanding to my wants. I will be staying overnight Tues night (which my PS recommends and includes in his fee), with his staff and then home if all goes well on Wed! I will post pics as soon as I can afterwards.
Just some other suggestions that I thought of to help minimize the stress and keep the home environment as calm as possible before you return--Stop your mail for the 1st week. If you are like me, you can't stand to see it pile up on the kitchen desk--let it pile up at the Post Office. Pets--I have someone keeping my dog for the 1st week as well. This way my mom just has to focus her attention on me and my girls. It makes it one less mouth to feed/walk/clean/etc. Call a Merry Maid service for 2 wks in and schedule them to come and clean the house at least once before you feel up to it. I am a neat freak and I know I am liable to pick up a dust mop or rag and say to myself-just a little bit--and then push myself too far. This way I don't have to and while they may not clean to my standards it will be somewhat done and a minimal cost and help me rest more. ALL of the purchases and suggestions, I feel, are WELL WORTH IT so you are ready afterwards! Grocery shop for at least 2 wks worth of food/detergent/WATER/Jello/soup/etc. Based on most stories I have read, 2 wks is a good timeframe in which to prepare yourself before you really feel like getting around.

Replies (6)

meghannngene

January 5, 2013

Can't wait to follow your results. I'm new to the Lancaster, SC area and am getting my breast augmentation next month (with a surgeon from the town we moved from). I plan on following that up with a TT in the area after baby number 2! Wishing you all the best and would love to get feedback on your Dr. when everything is healed! I've heard great things about him!

January 5, 2013

I definately will. So far, he has been great! Many of the nurses at Palmetto Richland Hosp recommended him. He is very organized, detailed, appears to be a perfectionist--I will know for sure afterwards (ha!), has a very friendly and courteous staff. I called yesterday telling them I was gettng nervous (3 days out) and they said, come in Mon afternoon and sit down w/ him one last time just to calm my nerves.... Good luck to you next month and can't wait to see the results. I will definately post pics the day of and afterwards so you can see my progression and his work.

meghannngene

January 10, 2013

Great, thanks!! So glad to hear everything went well! Can't wait to see the 'new and improved' you :)

January 5, 2013

So exciting!!!!! 3 more days!

Cinthia1975

January 6, 2013

Get also mederma good luck!