Disappointed - New York

Good morning to all my sweet friends here. I am writing today just to express my gratitude for your support and kind thoughts that made me feel a lot better . Every each of you are so dear to me and it is a privilege to have you as friends here. Pocahontas you make me cry . I can't believe how sweet you are. We could have tons of fun despite the fact that I had pain. Same here if you ever come to NY, i'l be your best friend and guide here.
I was expecting my surgery date like a child expecting his first bicycle. I might go back to the plan to have this procedure in my country, Romania, where we have really good doctors and the prices are half or less than what I will pay here. Plus I will have chance to revisit some of the places that I miss it already (dracula castel, Peles, Pelisor, curtea de Arges....) And with the rest of the money I can fix my entire mouth with portelain on zirconia .This was my plan this morning while drinking my coffee. If this wish will ever become reality I will post pics and detailed review and I promise it will be fun to read. Thank you again to each of you for kindness and I wish to all that have had or will have TT smooth recovery and beautiful result. I love you all.

I just received a phone call from hospital and spoke with Dr Cho. He told me that he just wrote me an email to explain that he can only do the surgery on the 25 September. Too late for me. I told him on first August that it is impossible for me to get days off next month. Maybe a week yes but not more than that. So 20 days latter and about $500 I'm really wondering "why" ? Couldn't he tell me from the beginning he doesn't want to operate me? Couldn't he save me from spending money and dreaming of a flat belly? Why? Even if I will agree to be operated on the 25 next month he is leaving by the end of Sept so he won't be there for my follow-up app. I told him I don't like to be checked by other fellow other than him. He said I should trust the next one bcuz he knows him personally and he's good. What? So he want to cut me and let another to deal with me in case of complications. I am sooooooo disappointed.

If you are getting the surgery here are some Helpful Tips and Suggestions For After Your Surgery

Have a Caretaker. Have your significant other, parent or good friend there to take care of you for the first 48 to 72 hours. Although a week is even better.
Communication with your caregiver. Use your cellphone, a whistle on hand, a walkie-talkie or an intercom system so that you may alert your caregiver in case of need.
Be observant. Watch for suspicious swelling and discolorations that could be a hematoma. Know the difference between a hematoma and a bruise.
Take your antibiotics on time. Taking your antibiotics on time decreases your chances of an infection. Also, remember that some antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. be careful.
Take your pain medications on time. There is simply no reason to feel discomfort. Studies have proven that lack of pain and stress can significantly decrease healing time.
Make a time chart for when to take your medications. Some are taken 1 every four hours, some are taken four a day. Don't confuse the instructions.
Take your temperature regularly. An elevated temperature could mean an infection.
Be diligent with your icing (as instructed), especially in the first 48 hours. Do not place ice or extremely cold compresses directly on skin for long periods of time.
No lifting anything which weighs over 5 pounds for at least two weeks, heavier objects for even longer.
No bending over. This is important. position your treatment area below your heart increases blood pressure on the wounds and can cause hemorrhaging.
No lifting your arms over your head. This can cause hemorrhaging by stretching the treatment area which is healing and your incisions.
Get plenty of rest. Sleep gives your body more time and energy to direct towards healing.
Proper elevation is imperative. In addition to sleeping elevated on several pillows, placing pillows along side of you as well as one under your knees will keep you from rolling over in your sleep.
Eat regularly. Your body needs energy and proper nutrition to heal itself. If you are feeling nauseated from your medication, try taking them with low sodium crackers or Vanilla Wafers.
Drink plenty of fluids. Your body needs to be properly hydrated to help flush out the residual anesthesia and pain medications. Medications can be binding and lack of hydration only exacerbates the problem.
You may be constipated. Mild stool softeners like Colace are really effective but ask your surgeon. Some patients recommend Daikon (root vegetable) to help with constipation which is brought on by pain medications.
You will be bloated for a while, try not to let it get you down.
Improve circulation: Occasionally and carefully get up and walk around when you are able to, but don't over do it. Movement helps with fluid and blood circulation to hinder clot formation in the legs and also helps with constipation. You can also perform mild exercises in bed or while sitting that improve leg circulation. This is done by pointing your toed towards your knees for several seconds, alternating with pointing your toes away from. Do this several times. Also try making circles with your toes pointed by using the range of motion of your ankles. This causes muscle contractions which in turn increases blood flood.
Smoking. If you quit smoking, please do not start again. Smoking decreases vascularity and can result in wound closure problems and necrosis (death) of skin cells and tissue.
Hygiene. Keep moist towelettes or baby wipes near the bed so that you can freshen up without much effort in the first day or two.
Photo documentation. Taking day by day progress photos is always interesting to look back and helpful to others if you plan on documenting your experience.
Write or type in your journal daily because you will forget later due to the amnesiac properties of the anesthesia.
Stay Away From Aspirin or Alcohol. Make sure you don't take any aspirin containing products or drink alcohol for at least 2 weeks (or however long your surgeon advises) after your surgery.
Communication with your friends Have someone post to or email your online friends after your surgery or they are going to be worry about you.
Support. Have your friends stop by or when you are up to it. Perhaps get out and breathe some fresh air. The change of scenery will do you well. Just don't overdo it.
Keep your emotions in check. Remember that you are healing and not to judge your outcome prematurely.
Be sure to go to your post-operative appointments. These are very important.
Avoid accidental bumps. Be careful around your significant other, children and pets so that your treatment area isn't accidentally bumped. Remind them to be careful.
Alleviate back pain. Sleeping elevated can cause lower back pains. You may wish to try a heating pad, hot water bottles, or a large tube sock filled with raw rice which has been heated in the microwave. No sleeping on any heat sources!
Showering. You may wish to place a plastic lawn chair or medical shower chair in your shower in the event that you get dizzy. After you exit the shower, ascertain there is bathmat and place a towel on the closed toilet seat to sit down to dry yourself.
Menstrual Cycle. If you are expecting your period and it does not arrive, do not automatically think you are pregnant. Medications, trauma and anesthesia can alter your menstrual cycle. However, remember than antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of oral birth control and to use another method of protection just in case.
Depression. It is possible that you may experience mild feelings of depression starting a few days to a few weeks after your surgery.. This can be very normal so keep positive. Your body has been put through a lot and it is a matter of time before everything goes back to normal.
Relax and don't stress.