I remember the nurse asking me how do I feel? I remember telling her, I'm feeling a little anxious. Then it started to get worse and worse and worse, like building or climbing up to a full blown episode of uncontrollable crying or like explosion of emotion. I can't explain it. Ive never had a panic attack, I imagine that's what it was. Or could my body have been going into shock? The nurses injected me with something that calmed me right down. What was it? It didn't put me to sleep.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Emotional reactions after mommy makeover surgery as a consequence of anesthesia can be easily managed with medications.
It does sound like you would have a difficult time getting comfortable! Sometimes sleeping on your side for a short period of time then transferring over to your other side can help - of course you should call your surgeon to check if this is OK, but it sounds like that may be something that...
Some topics belong in these forums, this one really does not. Fresh post-ops should direct any and all questions to the operating surgeon. I know my patients know they can call me any time, day or night. I even give them my cell number! Information here could satisfy you...
I encourage you to discuss all medications and supplements that you take with your surgeon. If no recommendation is given you can follow the instructions included with the product. These supplements are commonly taken both before and after surgery to help with bruising and swelling.
