I'm getting breast augmentation in 3 weeks and the person I had asked to help me to recover backed out. Everyone else is busy for the holidays. Anyway, I have someone for the day of surgery. Can I recover day 2 and beyond on my own? I should mention that I have 2 dogs I have to walk..... And also am getting erbium laser on my face 3 days post-op.
Answer: Recovering from breast augmentation alone Recovery from surgery is a very important and fragile issue. Most people have options of having loved ones or close friends available to them for this time of need.. There are just as many who do not. The biggest concern the first 24 hours is being a fall risk and also post operative anesthesia issues. 99100 everyone and everything is fine and there are no issues but its that one time or that one possibility that forces our decisions in having someone available to you. There are many options believe it or not. Most communities have unlicensed care takers that can come and stay with you for your immediate post op into the following days. You can hire them to be there for you as your needs see fit. The cost is reasonable and in some cases is covered by insurance and there are several of these companies in every major city. Look under home health options and you will come across one of these companies. Ask your surgeon, he/she may have this information already for their more involved cases. I wish you the best off luck and make the safest choice. It is no doubt inconvenient to have surgery and schedule yours and other lives around healing, but scheduling a redo or an emergency hematoma removable is more inconvenient so make the right choice initially so there are no issues on the back end. Good Luck!Dr. Lane F Smith
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Answer: Recovering from breast augmentation alone Recovery from surgery is a very important and fragile issue. Most people have options of having loved ones or close friends available to them for this time of need.. There are just as many who do not. The biggest concern the first 24 hours is being a fall risk and also post operative anesthesia issues. 99100 everyone and everything is fine and there are no issues but its that one time or that one possibility that forces our decisions in having someone available to you. There are many options believe it or not. Most communities have unlicensed care takers that can come and stay with you for your immediate post op into the following days. You can hire them to be there for you as your needs see fit. The cost is reasonable and in some cases is covered by insurance and there are several of these companies in every major city. Look under home health options and you will come across one of these companies. Ask your surgeon, he/she may have this information already for their more involved cases. I wish you the best off luck and make the safest choice. It is no doubt inconvenient to have surgery and schedule yours and other lives around healing, but scheduling a redo or an emergency hematoma removable is more inconvenient so make the right choice initially so there are no issues on the back end. Good Luck!Dr. Lane F Smith
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Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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November 26, 2014
Answer: Recovery Everyone is different in their recovery needs. I insist that my patients have a responsible adult with them for the first twenty four hours after having this type of surgery. After the first day, different people require varying degrees of assistance.
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November 26, 2014
Answer: Recovery Everyone is different in their recovery needs. I insist that my patients have a responsible adult with them for the first twenty four hours after having this type of surgery. After the first day, different people require varying degrees of assistance.
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November 25, 2014
Answer: Some help would be best After the first day you should be fine to take care of the little things. You won't need someone by your side all of the time. You may not walk your dogs however. I think you will need some help, but not constant supervision.
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November 25, 2014
Answer: Some help would be best After the first day you should be fine to take care of the little things. You won't need someone by your side all of the time. You may not walk your dogs however. I think you will need some help, but not constant supervision.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Can you recover from a breast augmentation alone Recovery alone on postoperative day 2 is not always the wisest decision. Anesthesia medications have not fully dissipated, most likely one would be taking pain medication, and that could affect judgment. Strenuous activity could affect your surgery including bleeding. Chasing a dog that has gotten off a leash could cause problems. You would be assuming some risk should you do that. It is always wise to have someone who can give you a hand when you need it. It is also possible to hire an aide which can help.
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November 24, 2014
Answer: Can you recover from a breast augmentation alone Recovery alone on postoperative day 2 is not always the wisest decision. Anesthesia medications have not fully dissipated, most likely one would be taking pain medication, and that could affect judgment. Strenuous activity could affect your surgery including bleeding. Chasing a dog that has gotten off a leash could cause problems. You would be assuming some risk should you do that. It is always wise to have someone who can give you a hand when you need it. It is also possible to hire an aide which can help.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Can you recover from a breast augmentation alone? Although it is likely that you will be okay on your own after day 1-2, I think that you will be better off continuing to look for additional help. You will certainly want to “take it easy” when it comes to care of your dogs. Remember, that it will be also be important to have help for driving back to your follow-up appointments as well. Best wishes.
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November 20, 2014
Answer: Can you recover from a breast augmentation alone? Although it is likely that you will be okay on your own after day 1-2, I think that you will be better off continuing to look for additional help. You will certainly want to “take it easy” when it comes to care of your dogs. Remember, that it will be also be important to have help for driving back to your follow-up appointments as well. Best wishes.
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