It's all coming down to the wire now!!! We are just 24 days away from the big day!!! I am super excited (and a bit scared) about it but the countdown has begun.
What's interesting is that I cannot take any pain relievers (other than Tylenol) from now until the surgery. That being said, guess who woke up this morning with major pain in her back? That's right and I can't take any Aleve or Motrin. So I guess I am going to be focusing on yoga and stretching over the next 24 days...
Additionally the following are the instructions I received from my Plastic Surgeon:
1. Stop all ibuprofen and medications containing ibuprofen at least 2 weeks before your surgery
2. Stop aspirin or medication containing aspirin for 4 weeks prior to surgery as it interferes with normal blood clotting (i.e. Execdrin, Midol, Alka Seltzer, Anacin, Bufferin...
3. Stop Vitamin E for 2 weeks prior to surgery as it may also interfere with the clotting process.
4. Avoid exposure of all chest and back skin to sun or tanning booths for one month prior to surgery.
5. Do not take or smoke any intoxicating substances for at least 1 week prior to surgery.
6. Use a germ inhibiting soap for bathing such as dial or safeguard, for at least 2 days prior.
No drinking for 5 days after surgery!!!
Holy cow... So that's only a subset of the list I have. Scheduling the surgery for the summer sucks though since for the last month I have to cover my back and chest in the sun. Not like I tan topless, but when she means no exposure, that means all of the chest and back!!
I keep telling myself it will all be worth it in the end.
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Update on Surgery
We are coming close to the 6 week mark... My surgery is only 6 weeks away and I am looking forward to having it done and over with. I am a little nervous about the whole going under general anesthia and having a breathing tube down my throat during that time. Most people are concerned about the pain, me it's about having a tube stuck down my throat!
I just passed my last hurdle and have had my short term disability at work approved. I am lucky that the company has salary continuation at 100% of my salary up to 6 weeks and then after 6 weeks it reverts to 60%. I am only being told at this point I have to be out for 3 weeks, but just in case something happens it is good to know that I am covered.
It looks as though Brian will still be taking the week off for vacation and my mom is coming up for 3 days to help out with the girls and with recovery. So we've got all our help in place for after the surgery and now I just have all of the pre-op work that needs to be completed. I got the list and was floored at everything I have to do to prepare for the surgery. Start taking Iron pills, stop sun exposure to the chest and back, no Ibprofin and asprin 4 weeks before, etc. WOW. I have my pre-op testing scheduled for July 27th and final consultation on August 2nd.
Hope this finds everyone well.
~Erin
I just passed my last hurdle and have had my short term disability at work approved. I am lucky that the company has salary continuation at 100% of my salary up to 6 weeks and then after 6 weeks it reverts to 60%. I am only being told at this point I have to be out for 3 weeks, but just in case something happens it is good to know that I am covered.
It looks as though Brian will still be taking the week off for vacation and my mom is coming up for 3 days to help out with the girls and with recovery. So we've got all our help in place for after the surgery and now I just have all of the pre-op work that needs to be completed. I got the list and was floored at everything I have to do to prepare for the surgery. Start taking Iron pills, stop sun exposure to the chest and back, no Ibprofin and asprin 4 weeks before, etc. WOW. I have my pre-op testing scheduled for July 27th and final consultation on August 2nd.
Hope this finds everyone well.
~Erin
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Consultation
Ok, so the consultation with Dr. Snodgrass this morning has me feeling like I am on cloud nine! I am definitely a strong candidate and I had pictures taken, and most of the pre-work done so they are going to send off my information to the insurance company for approval. She said that my specific insurance company is very easy to deal with and I should hear in no more than 2 WEEKS!!! For a girl that's been waiting 10 years two weeks is nothing!!!!!!
So the appt itself went like the following
1. General history of health, questions about what issues I have with my breasts today, etc.
2. Then came the examination this includes her looking and feeling the breasts as well as lots of pictures
3. Checked for curvature of the spine (yep my spine is curved)
4. Then I got dressed and she talked about the reduction process, costs, how large my chest would be afterwards, recovery, etc. You name it we talked about it!
So... After I get the approval they are scheduling surgeries in August of this year and I will be able to say that I am 4 sizes smaller in the chest... So what that equates to is going from a 42 H to a 42DD, any less she said would be too dangerous to remove. I know Brian was super excited to hear that I would still be a DD... ;_)
Needless to say I am elated and now the next two weeks will be excruciatingly painful to wait, but hey I waited 10 years for this I think I can wait a little longer!
~Erin
So the appt itself went like the following
1. General history of health, questions about what issues I have with my breasts today, etc.
2. Then came the examination this includes her looking and feeling the breasts as well as lots of pictures
3. Checked for curvature of the spine (yep my spine is curved)
4. Then I got dressed and she talked about the reduction process, costs, how large my chest would be afterwards, recovery, etc. You name it we talked about it!
So... After I get the approval they are scheduling surgeries in August of this year and I will be able to say that I am 4 sizes smaller in the chest... So what that equates to is going from a 42 H to a 42DD, any less she said would be too dangerous to remove. I know Brian was super excited to hear that I would still be a DD... ;_)
Needless to say I am elated and now the next two weeks will be excruciatingly painful to wait, but hey I waited 10 years for this I think I can wait a little longer!
~Erin
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