Surgery

best of everything
Here's sending you positive thoughts and prayers. I had the same surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago. Oversized front closing shirts is a must. I really like my husbands flannel shirts with 2 front pockets---perfect place for the drains. I am still sleeping on a wedge---it's more comfortable for me with my head & chest up a little, also makes it easier to get in and out of bed. I put a big pillow under my knees and little ones under my arms---my poor husband can hardly fit in the bed. In the first couple of days post op my husband would cradle me (like a baby) to help me in and out of bed. He didn't have to but, it sure made it easier and less painful for me.

As far as moving your arms---follow your MD's recommendation---different plastic surgeons want different things. He told me my swelling was worse because I was doing too much. I needed help to wash my hair for the 1st week. I find I can wash it ok now by bending my head down to my hands. I just point the hair dryer at it afterwards. I look like a scarecrow---but, it's dry and clean. I have yet to even think about putting on make-up.

Your MD will decide if he wants you in a bra post-op. They put one on me before I woke up. I find that one feels way too tight now. I am wearing a looser one now---mainly to hold my dressings on (I'm having healing issues)and to keep my drain tubes (where they exit the body) from moving around (that's very irritating).

My husband is chiming in now. He says, YOUR JOB IS RECOVERY----let other people help you----listen to your caregivers---there are people who give you energy and people who drain you, have your caregiver "protect" you from the drainers.

That's all I can think of for now. We'll all be cheering you on and sending thoughts and prayers your way!!!!

Hugs, El

ms_independent said:

best of everything
Here's sending you positive thoughts and prayers. I had the same surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago. Oversized front closing shirts is a must. I really like my husbands flannel shirts with 2 front pockets---perfect place for the drains. I am still sleeping on a wedge---it's more comfortable for me with my head & chest up a little, also makes it easier to get in and out of bed. I put a big pillow under my knees and little ones under my arms---my poor husband can hardly fit in the bed. In the first couple of days post op my husband would cradle me (like a baby) to help me in and out of bed. He didn't have to but, it sure made it easier and less painful for me.

As far as moving your arms---follow your MD's recommendation---different plastic surgeons want different things. He told me my swelling was worse because I was doing too much. I needed help to wash my hair for the 1st week. I find I can wash it ok now by bending my head down to my hands. I just point the hair dryer at it afterwards. I look like a scarecrow---but, it's dry and clean. I have yet to even think about putting on make-up.

Your MD will decide if he wants you in a bra post-op. They put one on me before I woke up. I find that one feels way too tight now. I am wearing a looser one now---mainly to hold my dressings on (I'm having healing issues)and to keep my drain tubes (where they exit the body) from moving around (that's very irritating).

My husband is chiming in now. He says, YOUR JOB IS RECOVERY----let other people help you----listen to your caregivers---there are people who give you energy and people who drain you, have your caregiver "protect" you from the drainers.

That's all I can think of for now. We'll all be cheering you on and sending thoughts and prayers your way!!!!

Hugs, El

You've received lots of good
You've received lots of good advice, and I don't think that I can add much. I particularly like El's husband's advice about your job being recovery. We'll be praying for you, and hoping that all goes well tomorrow.

Joyce

jk1952 said:

You've received lots of good
You've received lots of good advice, and I don't think that I can add much. I particularly like El's husband's advice about your job being recovery. We'll be praying for you, and hoping that all goes well tomorrow.

Joyce

Good luck Mandi! Sending
Good luck Mandi! Sending you prayers and hugs!

KYLEZ ♥

SherryAF said:

Hi, Mandi.
I hope everything goes well for your surgery I will be having the same thing 8 days after you. I agree that the waiting is the hardest part. I got a prescription for Xanax from my primary care physician, and every once in awhile I take one, and it seems to help.

Looking forward to your posts after you're feeling well again!

Hoping that your surgery
Hoping that your surgery went well and that you recover quickly!

Lex♥