Hi everyone I was on here for years before scheduling my date so I wanted to share my experience. My current weight is 138 I’m 5’2 And I’m 33. First surgery of any kind ever, nervous but super excited, I’m ready. Please share any tips. I will include pre op pictures.
Updated on 7 Dec 2022:
Hi everyone
Here are some front and side views pre op
I’ve also included some
Wish pics
I’ve ordered a few items too for the surgery
Are there any recommendations from any one who has had this surgery with Dass?
Updated on 7 Dec 2022:
Had my Preop today
Parking sucks
Traffic sucks
1 hr from oc with regular traffic
2 hrs going back traffic was painfully awful
Dass was nice
Alondra was nice
Receptionist was nice too but I guess I didn’t catch her name
They have you fill out a few forms
Easy basic information name address social
Driver contact information
And if your financing, one for that too
Not bad pretty easy
They send your pain pills across the street and if you don’t pay through your insurance it’s about 70$ out of pocket.
Waited about 30 min and would’ve preferred to get it sent to my pharmacy to try to avoid the horrible traffic but it was a no go
That was a bummer, didn’t like that at all
Parking was about 30 bux all day in their carport area
Down the street by the apartments/condos
There are 2 hr free parking for anyone
If your just there for your Preop that’s where I would park
Preop was quick alondra gave me a quick rundown of the basic information which she printed for me but which I already knew and had a pdf copy of
They take pictures, one with their itty bitty black underwear and bras, then bottom naked, not a huge fan of that but whatever,
rundown
And then Dass comes in quickly to look at you and go over a few details
Preop was quick and I’m okay with that as I didn’t really know what to ask and as long as the procedure goes well
Updated on 21 Dec 2022:
I caught the flu two days after my post op and they canceled my surgery date because I had a cough. Super bummed I was already ready. Had my two weeks all set and now I have to wait till June because I won’t get another two weeks off till then. Sad.
Updated on 1 Jun 2023:
Finally
Surgery is tomorrow
Scheduled for 1130 am so expect to start at 1230
Was told it would be about 2-3 hrs
Hopefully I’m out quickly so I have the rest of the day to recover
I’m very nervous but also excited
I’ve never had any kind of surgery or cosmetic procedure done before but I’m hoping for the best
Staff is nice hopefully they have me in and out
Added new picture
Updated on 3 Jun 2023:
Very tired and sore
Pain is expected
Make sure you take your pain pills so you can take 2 on your way home
I had an hour drive and it was awful
Within a few hours I was walking around with no support
My pain tolerance is somewhat high
So I only took half a pill every 2-4 hrs when I got uncomfortable
Had fruit water but was taking 2 hr naps through out the day.
Day 2 I feel like I was more sore than usual
I didn’t really have nausea at all except the one time I took the full pain pill
It’s very helpful to have someone with you to help you along. I stopped draining within 24 hrs which is great because it leaves a hot mess. I have bruises in my armpit back area that the faja is squeezing the shhh out of.
Overall I feel great just very tired and don’t want to be bothered. The woman’s urinal was a lifesaver because it will be painful to try to squat over the toilet. I hope I heal quickly.
Updated on 4 Jun 2023:
I was so scared of taking a shower because of all the incisions but it went well
My favorite part was taking out all the pads in there it was so gross. It made me super stiff too. Not as much bruising as I thought and the skin felt super weird and dented in certain areas but I’m sure that goes away.
Updated on 10 Jun 2023:
By day 3 I started to feel better but extremely tender. By day 5 I could apply the arnica without so much discomfort. By day 7 I could walk around the house doing short chores.
The hardest part is sleeping on my face. I’m getting wrinkles and my back neck and arms are fitting me everyday they are so stiff and sore. Last day of antibiotics. Only took the norco for two days 3 pills day 1 half a pill day 2. The stool softener made me nauseous and constipated. Stop taking after day and a half. The only things I am taking is the arnica pills.
I am now able to close the binder all the way without suffocating. I started of measuring 36 31 32 now I’m 32 30 41 I’m hoping once the swelling goes down I will be 32 27 41 but we will see.