I’m planning on staying by myself after my surgery but am having friends check in on me each day if I need them. What exactly will I need help with? Will I be able to feed myself? Take things from the refrigerator and heat them up? Get water? Bathroom? Showering? Putting compression garmet back on? I have a wedge pillow and pillows for my arms. I’ve prepped food and have soft foods. Including yogurt smoothies with straws. I’m getting nervous so any suggestions or tips send my way!
Answer: Everybody recovers differently from surgery but a few days of help should be okay No two people are alike and no two surgeries are alike. It's understandable that if you combine two surgeries together there can be more discomfort than normal. I think that it's best to combine your breast lift and arm lift together for many reasons. It's hard enough to take time off for one surgery but two can be almost impossible for most people. You're already thinking about details of your recovery which is great. The more help you have the better. The longer people can watch over you and take care of you the better. You'll certainly be walking around and able to take care of yourself shortly after your procedure but take it easy as much as you can. By itself, Breast Lift surgery is usually associated with mild postoperative discomfort. After Breast Lift surgery, you will have a comfortable and supportive circumferential dressing on your chest for a few days. The bandage will be replaced with a supportive bra at your next office visit. I recommend that you wear a supportive bra regularly, in order to provide the needed support and to help slow down any sagging that is inevitable as you continue to age.
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Answer: Everybody recovers differently from surgery but a few days of help should be okay No two people are alike and no two surgeries are alike. It's understandable that if you combine two surgeries together there can be more discomfort than normal. I think that it's best to combine your breast lift and arm lift together for many reasons. It's hard enough to take time off for one surgery but two can be almost impossible for most people. You're already thinking about details of your recovery which is great. The more help you have the better. The longer people can watch over you and take care of you the better. You'll certainly be walking around and able to take care of yourself shortly after your procedure but take it easy as much as you can. By itself, Breast Lift surgery is usually associated with mild postoperative discomfort. After Breast Lift surgery, you will have a comfortable and supportive circumferential dressing on your chest for a few days. The bandage will be replaced with a supportive bra at your next office visit. I recommend that you wear a supportive bra regularly, in order to provide the needed support and to help slow down any sagging that is inevitable as you continue to age.
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October 17, 2017
Answer: Arm lift and breast lift You will need help for the first week with all your daily routines, I recommend that your arms are immobilized, straight and elevated to avoid excess swelling.Moving them and bending them too soon can cause delays in healing and wound opening, you need to do as little as possible, best of luck!
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October 17, 2017
Answer: Arm lift and breast lift You will need help for the first week with all your daily routines, I recommend that your arms are immobilized, straight and elevated to avoid excess swelling.Moving them and bending them too soon can cause delays in healing and wound opening, you need to do as little as possible, best of luck!
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Arm Lift Thanks for your question. Most patients need assistance with laundry and bigger things such as cleaning the house for 1-2 weeks after surgery. You will be walking around and able to feed yourself immediately. You should probably have some help the first few days with showering and dressing. Overall, Most people say the
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October 10, 2017
Answer: Arm Lift Thanks for your question. Most patients need assistance with laundry and bigger things such as cleaning the house for 1-2 weeks after surgery. You will be walking around and able to feed yourself immediately. You should probably have some help the first few days with showering and dressing. Overall, Most people say the
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October 7, 2017
Answer: ? How much help will I need after armlift and breastlift Your PS should have gone over everything you will need postop but typically you will need some help with bathing, laundry, and other activities of daily living. You may or may not have drains that need to be emptied and the amounts recorded. You will likely not be able to drive for 3-7 days so you will need someone to drive you to your early postop appointments. You should be up and walking around so you don’t get muscle cramps or a blood clot in your legs/lungs. If you have any questions then you should definitely contact your PS office to clear things up further. I hope this was helpful.
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October 7, 2017
Answer: ? How much help will I need after armlift and breastlift Your PS should have gone over everything you will need postop but typically you will need some help with bathing, laundry, and other activities of daily living. You may or may not have drains that need to be emptied and the amounts recorded. You will likely not be able to drive for 3-7 days so you will need someone to drive you to your early postop appointments. You should be up and walking around so you don’t get muscle cramps or a blood clot in your legs/lungs. If you have any questions then you should definitely contact your PS office to clear things up further. I hope this was helpful.
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Brachioplasty post op instructions Our office would recommend you have assistance at home for a week. You can do most things assisted. Feeding yourself should not be an issue. You may need help getting in and out of bed, assistance in the shower as you may be woozy, assistance getting dressed. If you have drains you would need assistance with these. Keeping the arms elevated is recommended the first few days. You can also ice them to help with pain and swelling. Thankfully majority of patients tolerate this procedure very well. Wish you the best of luck and speedy recovery!
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Brachioplasty post op instructions Our office would recommend you have assistance at home for a week. You can do most things assisted. Feeding yourself should not be an issue. You may need help getting in and out of bed, assistance in the shower as you may be woozy, assistance getting dressed. If you have drains you would need assistance with these. Keeping the arms elevated is recommended the first few days. You can also ice them to help with pain and swelling. Thankfully majority of patients tolerate this procedure very well. Wish you the best of luck and speedy recovery!
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