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Excited and Nervous - Hinsdale, IL
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I have been reading the posts here for a while. I...
m3grrrlsJune 24, 2012
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I have been reading the posts here for a while. I have my surgery planned for Aug 7th and am very excited but nervous too. I have received approval from my insurance company.
Some of the concerns I have are about returning to work in 2 weeks, those of you that have had it done...do you think this is doable?
Also I see details about the Ahh bra and genie bra..how do you know what bra to get for afterwards. What else do you need afterwards, things that were handy that MD did not tell you.
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Ok I just have to say that I love this site and am...
m3grrrlsJune 25, 2012
Ok I just have to say that I love this site and am getting more excited...everyone is so positive.
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June 26, 2012
Hi M3. Thanks for posting! I went back to work in two weeks. I'm a nurse in a doctor's office. I didn't have quite the stamina that I normally have and I couldn't do a lot of lifting, but by compromising with the other nurses we were able to work it out. And each day I got a little stronger and didn't seem quite as tired. I think two weeks is totally doable, unless of course you are running a jack-hammer or something like that.
The things that I found really useful post-op were comfy pajamas that had a button up top, 6" ACE bandage (I used this in place of a surgical bra--I liked that I could control the compression) easy to digest foods, Docusate Sodium(Dulcolax) because the pain pills are constipating (I even suggest starting them a couple of days before surgery and continuing until you are going to the bathroom normally) and things to keep you entertained like DVDs, music, puzzle books, books, etc. Make sure you plan to do nothing much more than rest the entire first week. It takes a lot of energy to heal, and if you give yourself that time you will do great. Also my doctor had me showering with Antibacterial Safeguard for the two weeks prior to surgery and also after surgery. I didn't stop using it until I was 6 months post-op, I don't know if that is the reason that I didn't get an infection or not, but I know it sure didn't hurt!!
I wish you the very best of luck, please keep us updated throughout the summer as to how you are doing. Really August is just a tad over a month away, so I bet the time will seem to go quickly!
June 26, 2012
Thank you so much for the info....I too am a nurse and work as a case manager, so no lifting. So good to know I will be able to go back to work in two weeks.
I called this am an made my isurance aware of the scheduled date. Gives me a little palpitation ( of excitement ) just saying I have a date scheduled. All is good per insurance.
I love this site and love seeing photos...of before and after. I would post some pictures if I knew how...not to good at the computer.
I called this am an made my isurance aware of the scheduled date. Gives me a little palpitation ( of excitement ) just saying I have a date scheduled. All is good per insurance.
I love this site and love seeing photos...of before and after. I would post some pictures if I knew how...not to good at the computer.
June 26, 2012
To post pictures click on the button that says update review. At the bottom of that page you will see places to add pictures. (You need to do this from a laptop or desk top computer, it won't work from you phone or tablet.) Then you will have to look in your saved pictures and select the ones you wish to upload.
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7-14-12: Starting the countdown to surgery...24...
m3grrrlsJuly 14, 2012
7-14-12: Starting the countdown to surgery...24 days to go. I am getting more excited everyday. I have most of my stuff ready, button top jammies, hair appointment beofre surgery,,,,etc.....any new advice?
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