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Q & A
I'm so sorry for responding to all the questions. I think I will answer all the commonly asked questions here. I will try to be more diligent about answering from here on out.
1. Pain level
A: This is entirely on you. High pain tolerance? Low? I would say for me.. about a 4 or so. I didn't take many percocet. About 1/2 -1 pill every 8+ hours or so. I am someone that believes in toughing it out though. I rather have my body recuperate naturally vs on medication.
2. Going to the toilet? Bowel movement?
A: I didn't have a problem at all. Granted though, I filled my diet with fibre rich foods and ate bananas and had a small bottle of prune juice just in case. Regarding 'sitting' on the toilet, I just leaned forward and have my back really straight to prevent any wrinkling in the abdomen area. I tried putting towels etc under my thighs but I found that just annoying and unnecessary.
3. Airbnb?
A: I stayed in one that was walking distance to Dr.Dass' office. I walked to get groceries and it was a very quiet place. Address: 240 S Doheny Drive. This place had a kitchen with basic things (pots pans, olive oil, seasoning etc), A/C and even a pool. It took about 30 ish minutes (during semi busy traffic time) to get from LAX.
4. Garments? Names?
A: Dass uses a brand called Isavella and Design Veronique. Isavella is the brand of the white binder and Veronique is the actual garment. The garment is very sturdy. I wash it every time I take a shower and I shower daily because of sweat etc. I wash them cold in anti-bacterial soap. No problems so far. The 1st stage garment has a zipper, the 2nd does not. This is the main difference. Remember to adjust your straps to prevent them from digging into your shoulder.
5. Sitting? How is it?
A: I don't sit on my butt per say. I sit on my thighs. I always just lean forward and it helps a lot. I kneel if I want a break but I don't find things difficult. I am someone that is usually on their feet. I move around a lot and walk a lot. I can't really stand still, haha. This works to my advantage since it helps with recovery.
6. Are you flying back for a 6 week check-up?
A: I think I will. It will be expensive but I think I won't regret it. Afterall, I already spent so much money on this, I want to make sure everything is all right. I will probably push it though. I think I am going on August 28? 8 week+ or so. Before then, I will be working etc.
7. How is it going back to work?
A: It was easy for me. I am a healthy person and I found that as long as I knew my limits, things worked out great. I work in the hospital (intern etc) , tutor and as a server etc. School = constantly broke haha. I paced myself and made sure that I avoided crowds because I don't want someone to just jostle me etc. Overall, being 3 weeks post has been kind on me. It is really quite easy.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to inbox me.
1. Pain level
A: This is entirely on you. High pain tolerance? Low? I would say for me.. about a 4 or so. I didn't take many percocet. About 1/2 -1 pill every 8+ hours or so. I am someone that believes in toughing it out though. I rather have my body recuperate naturally vs on medication.
2. Going to the toilet? Bowel movement?
A: I didn't have a problem at all. Granted though, I filled my diet with fibre rich foods and ate bananas and had a small bottle of prune juice just in case. Regarding 'sitting' on the toilet, I just leaned forward and have my back really straight to prevent any wrinkling in the abdomen area. I tried putting towels etc under my thighs but I found that just annoying and unnecessary.
3. Airbnb?
A: I stayed in one that was walking distance to Dr.Dass' office. I walked to get groceries and it was a very quiet place. Address: 240 S Doheny Drive. This place had a kitchen with basic things (pots pans, olive oil, seasoning etc), A/C and even a pool. It took about 30 ish minutes (during semi busy traffic time) to get from LAX.
4. Garments? Names?
A: Dass uses a brand called Isavella and Design Veronique. Isavella is the brand of the white binder and Veronique is the actual garment. The garment is very sturdy. I wash it every time I take a shower and I shower daily because of sweat etc. I wash them cold in anti-bacterial soap. No problems so far. The 1st stage garment has a zipper, the 2nd does not. This is the main difference. Remember to adjust your straps to prevent them from digging into your shoulder.
5. Sitting? How is it?
A: I don't sit on my butt per say. I sit on my thighs. I always just lean forward and it helps a lot. I kneel if I want a break but I don't find things difficult. I am someone that is usually on their feet. I move around a lot and walk a lot. I can't really stand still, haha. This works to my advantage since it helps with recovery.
6. Are you flying back for a 6 week check-up?
A: I think I will. It will be expensive but I think I won't regret it. Afterall, I already spent so much money on this, I want to make sure everything is all right. I will probably push it though. I think I am going on August 28? 8 week+ or so. Before then, I will be working etc.
7. How is it going back to work?
A: It was easy for me. I am a healthy person and I found that as long as I knew my limits, things worked out great. I work in the hospital (intern etc) , tutor and as a server etc. School = constantly broke haha. I paced myself and made sure that I avoided crowds because I don't want someone to just jostle me etc. Overall, being 3 weeks post has been kind on me. It is really quite easy.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to inbox me.
Packing
List of the things I found very helpful
-bandaids (get the ones with antibiotic if you are doing it alone or if you are scared of getting dizzy and want to save time, they are expensive though)
-polysporin/neosporin
-chux (I used a total of 9)
-pez (I find this is a MUST)
-table cloth(from dollarama-> this is very cost effective and it was HUGE so I didn't worry about ruining someone else's bed)
-hair tie/clip (I have fairly long hair, this came in handy via showering, laying down etc)
-cerva mositurizing cream (travel size) I have read that a lot of people complain about dry skin. I didn't have that problem since I just moisturized. I avoided anything perfumed and dyed.
-dial soap ( I used this to not only wash my body but my garments as well.)
I had brought some ultra absorbant pads just in case. I used a few but I didn't find them crucial.
I don't think you have to bring arnica gel since the one you get is more than suffice if you were to stay up wards of 2 weeks. 1 tube lasted me 2+ weeks. I am now on my 2nd tube. I suppose you can bring tynenol but I don't think it is as effective as aleve or aspirin but I think you should hold off with aleve/aspirin for at least a week post op. If it makes you feel better bring tynenol but like I said, not all that helpful.
I would advise to pack light. You won't be wanting/able to really go anywhere post-op so you don't have to pack a lot at all. I think that you might at most need 3 outfits. 1 is the one you wear on the day you fly out, 1 is the one you wear post-op which is the same one you want to wear to the sx and 1 for just in case. The whole time I was in LA, I didn't bother really wearing clothes around the airbnb. There was no point. I was draining and didn't want to soil my clothing. On top of that, I didn't find clothes helpful. I wanted my skin to breathe and not be suffocated. Honestly, pack LIGHT.
For anyone who is heading to LA from Canada, I say carry-on is more than enough. Packing too much will just end up burdening you. Simplicity is key here.
Oh yes, thank you for everyone who has sent me a kind message. I really appreciate it.
-bandaids (get the ones with antibiotic if you are doing it alone or if you are scared of getting dizzy and want to save time, they are expensive though)
-polysporin/neosporin
-chux (I used a total of 9)
-pez (I find this is a MUST)
-table cloth(from dollarama-> this is very cost effective and it was HUGE so I didn't worry about ruining someone else's bed)
-hair tie/clip (I have fairly long hair, this came in handy via showering, laying down etc)
-cerva mositurizing cream (travel size) I have read that a lot of people complain about dry skin. I didn't have that problem since I just moisturized. I avoided anything perfumed and dyed.
-dial soap ( I used this to not only wash my body but my garments as well.)
I had brought some ultra absorbant pads just in case. I used a few but I didn't find them crucial.
I don't think you have to bring arnica gel since the one you get is more than suffice if you were to stay up wards of 2 weeks. 1 tube lasted me 2+ weeks. I am now on my 2nd tube. I suppose you can bring tynenol but I don't think it is as effective as aleve or aspirin but I think you should hold off with aleve/aspirin for at least a week post op. If it makes you feel better bring tynenol but like I said, not all that helpful.
I would advise to pack light. You won't be wanting/able to really go anywhere post-op so you don't have to pack a lot at all. I think that you might at most need 3 outfits. 1 is the one you wear on the day you fly out, 1 is the one you wear post-op which is the same one you want to wear to the sx and 1 for just in case. The whole time I was in LA, I didn't bother really wearing clothes around the airbnb. There was no point. I was draining and didn't want to soil my clothing. On top of that, I didn't find clothes helpful. I wanted my skin to breathe and not be suffocated. Honestly, pack LIGHT.
For anyone who is heading to LA from Canada, I say carry-on is more than enough. Packing too much will just end up burdening you. Simplicity is key here.
Oh yes, thank you for everyone who has sent me a kind message. I really appreciate it.
Flight.
My flight was overall pleasant. I had to hold myself up when the seatbelt sign was on. I told my flight attendant designanted to my section that I just had sx and I couldn't sit. She was very understanding and told me to come stand with her. I kept my towel near me just in case I needed it to keep me up. I flew with Westjet if anyone is curious. I find that Westjet is pleasant and comfortable. I didn't pack a lot so the weight of my carry-on wasn't a bother. I basically kept everything with me under the seat. I was asked when I was going through security in LAX to be searched because I was wearing my binder etc. The guy was very nice. He said " I have to conservatively feel you up, please excuse me". I flew out 72 hours give or take a couple of hours after my sx.
Dr. Dass had seen me the morning before my flight and was very pleased with the rate I am healing and he was very confident thatI would like my end result. Let's hope for the best!!
Dr. Dass had seen me the morning before my flight and was very pleased with the rate I am healing and he was very confident thatI would like my end result. Let's hope for the best!!
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