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!
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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