Diary of Breast Reduction: The Day Before Surgery
March 3rd, 2014
Michelle’s Blog Continues: Part 4. It’s the day before my surgery. I only get nervous when I really think about the surgery itself, otherwise, the anticipation and excitement prevails. I have everything done in the house, and have started on drinking my 1 GALLON of water! How I am going to accomplish that in one day is kind of taxing. I don’t think I have ever had that much to drink in one day. Start early, that’s my plan. 7am: glass number 1.
I have thought about telling family and friends. Not many people know. I think it is much more of a personal decision, and to those who have known me my whole life, like my mom for example, they understand. Those who haven’t, I fear will think it is all out of vanity that I undergo an elective procedure. So, to avoid any toxicity in my life (which is my new years resolution too) I have told only those closest to me what is happening. And of course, they are all very supportive.
I guess I am expecting a huge change right out of the gate. I am getting a reduction and a lift. So small things, like not feeling my breasts laying on my ribcage, will be great! Once healed, I expect that I can work out, or run, with one sports bra. I am hoping that my shoulders don’t hurt and that bra straps don’t leave cuts in my skin after a workday. I guess I don’t care or haven’t really thought about how others will see me or notice? That really hasn’t come into play at all in my decision or thoughts about this surgery. This is all about me.
1 GALLON of water down, check! Now if I could just fall asleep…
Next time: My Surgery Day, read here.
Why Stop Smoking Before Surgery?
February 27th, 2014
The nicotine in tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and the nicotine found in “stop-smoking” aids, makes blood vessels smaller as a result of its action on the blood vessel muscle. Many plastic surgery procedures we do (such as facelift, tummy tuck, breast reduction) reduce blood flow to the skin. The risk of skin loss and bad scarring is increased ten-fold when these two effects are combined. Smoking also increases the chance of coughing after surgery. Bearing down to cough may lead to unwanted bleeding, causing needless complications during recovery. It is best to quit all nicotine-containing products two to four weeks before surgery to help allow for a trouble-free course of recovery following surgery.
My best advice: Follow all your Before and After surgery instructions and call your doctor if you have any questions. Your surgeon will give you both verbal and written instructions. You will heal better having followed them.
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