FFS in Boston with Dr Speigel

[Eva]

Thanks Calicarly 

The girl who works in Dr Speigels office recommended 2 days in the hospital but she said I could always stay longer if I want to... Its an additional $700.00 per night... They said they have a private nurse who's $1350.00 so its a no brainier to just stay in the hospital

8 more days, I see it snowed again there  Really ya'll need to get that over with soon please!!!

[Devlyn]

It's a gentle snowglobesque event right now,  and it's going to be replaced. By howling winds, sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions. Listen, I've been shoveling snow, I'm all hot and sweaty, and I don't feel like drinking water.  You're going to have to force yourself to stay hydrated, but as Dodie mentioned, you really need to.

[Eva]

Hey I already drink A LOT of water, I dont think that will be a problem aside from swollen lips and chin and an incision in my mouth Hope I dont drool too badly

You sound tired of snow/winter Devlyn Marie!!! Believe me when I say Im hoping its over soon for you guys... Cancelled/delayed flights dont sound like fun to me and I gotta worry about the weather from here all the way across the USA to there

We've had it WAY too easy here so far and our weather can change FAST, we can also get snow as late as June

[mmmmm]

They said they have a private nurse who's $1350.00 ......

Is that per day??? I maybe have to reconsider my career choices then... being a private nurse suddenly doesn't sounds so bad. Even if that's for 3 days... working 6 days per month would be plenty enough for me then.

[Eva]

Yes thats per day... Your right thats a good racket to be in 

[Tori_Chi]

I booked with Dr. Speigel for the end of March.  I'm really nervous, but I just want it to happen already! I'd love to hear about how your experience goes!

[Devlyn]

Great news! It's snowing again here, I'm figuring it will still be around at the end of March, Tori! 

Hugs, Devlyn

[VickyMI]

I agree with the others you are going to want someone with you for at least 3 or 4 days. Whether you choose extra time in the hospital or visiting nurse it will be worth it.  Personally I would choose the visiting nurse as the hospital is very noisy and getting sleep was difficult.

I had a trach shave with Dr S. 3 years ago And lip lift with Dr Z. Two years ago.  I'm getting a face lift here locally in March. Decided did not need FFS Dr. to do this type of surgery. Was able to pick from the best to do this type of surgery much more often than any FFS Dr.  Plus I don't have to travel. 

Eva will you post pre pics and post pics?

[Eva]

I booked with Dr. Speigel for the end of March.  I'm really nervous, but I just want it to happen already! I'd love to hear about how your experience goes!

Congrats Tori   Im really nervous too here... Im leaving Sunday assuming my flight isnt delayed... So far they are saying freezing rain turning to rain on Sunday in Boston Better than snow I guess...

Only four more days.... The last few weeks flew by but now only 4 days out its setting in just what Im gonna do 

[Eva]

Great news! It's snowing again here, I'm figuring it will still be around at the end of March, Tori! 

Hugs, Devlyn

Enough!!! I hope Dr S and the rest of the hospital staff arent stressed by all this... Id hate to be someones bad day

[Eva]

I agree with the others you are going to want someone with you for at least 3 or 4 days. Whether you choose extra time in the hospital or visiting nurse it will be worth it.  Personally I would choose the visiting nurse as the hospital is very noisy and getting sleep was difficult.

I had a trach shave with Dr S. 3 years ago And lip lift with Dr Z. Two years ago.  I'm getting a face lift here locally in March. Decided did not need FFS Dr. to do this type of surgery. Was able to pick from the best to do this type of surgery much more often than any FFS Dr.  Plus I don't have to travel. 

Eva will you post pre pics and post pics?

Yes I wish I had someone with me but unfortunately I don't... Im not real happy about that either but its the way it is... Im likely gonna post before/after pics...

[Dodie]

OMG Eva it sure does fly by doesn't it. 
For me I got a date that was only two weeks out when I decided to do it.. so it was over before I knew it and now 8 weeks post op.
So Happy for you and excited its coming soon..
I am sure they are so used to the snow and weather by now they will be fine... they are professionals doing what they love to do.
Dodie

[Eva]

Aww thanks Dodie, your a real sweetheart

Yes were getting close but Im getting stressed about the weather delaying my flight now too...

[Eva]

Time to start packing, its getting real now The weather is looking good for Sunday, 40 degrees, might even melt some snow Im planning on bringing some of our nice SD winter weather with me... I bought a new nice warm coat and scarve yesterday, I figured that would make it warm up

[Eva]

Im not sure how long Im gonna be able to deal with leaving my pic online here but since this faces days are numbered I guess Im gonna put it out there 

Not too bad but Im looking forward to seeing the after pics I might even learn how to smile 

[Eva]

Im here... Gonna see Dr S tomorrow for my pre op consultation

[possessed]

i wish you a successful surgery

[Dodie]

Yea you made it.... that is so wonderful.. Now you can relax and get ready for surgery.. travel sometimes stresses me out.. not sure why but it does.
Good luck will be thinking about you..
BTW I never smiled before FFS.. after FFS I was taking pics without smiling and everyone was like smile it brings your face alive.
So, can't wait to see that smile!!!
Dodie

[Eva]

Thanks

I decided not to do the trachea shave... I am going to have him do my jaw in addition to my chin though

Gonna TRY to get some sleep tonight... Surgery is at 8:30 AM tomorrow

[Dodie]

Talk to you on the other side...
Dodie