As I approach my special day I would like to think that I am prepared .......................But I am quite sure there is much more to this than I am anticipating lol ,so I ask  ......... If there were 3 things you wish you knew pre-surgery what would they be ? Thanx in adv. ladies

1. How much condoms cost
2. How difficult it is to sleep on your side in hospital after SRS
3. That a business or first class seat on the flight home is a REALLY good idea

Quote from: Vexing on December 27, 2010, 06:51:56 PM
1. How much condoms cost
2. How difficult it is to sleep on your side in hospital after SRS
3. That a business or first class seat on the flight home is a REALLY good idea

All the above and...
4. Be awake enough after the 19+ hour flight to ask intelligent questions. Write them down!

@Vexing .... ???How much CONdoms cost lol lol silly ( oops I forgot I kinda have to have them handy now huh lol lol ), sleeping on your side good to know ,and I,m in NYC and Dr.McGinn is in PA, I am 1 1/2  hrs away from her , so theres that no flights for me thank goodness , @ Julie ..... one less thing to worry about :")) how are you mamas ??

If you can, go easy on the pain killers.
If you are all hopped up on pain killers you are more likely to rip stitches from not being careful enough.
As said above, leave scabs, gauze and stitches alone, they will fall off when they feel like it.

Thin pads are better than thick pads.
Thick pads put on too much pressure when you sit.
Thin pads just need more frequent changing.

The surgery is the easy part, recuperation is your (full-time) job.

Quote from: Valeriedances on December 27, 2010, 08:20:17 PM
3) Sign up for wheelchair assistance at the airport, through customs and during boarding.
Comment: I tried to walk through customs and nearly collapsed during the long wait. I was lucky to find a customs agent who was kind enough to get me a wheelchair and take me to the front of the line. Once at the boarding gate I took a pain pill which helped alot. During boarding they allowed me on board first with the other wheelchair customers which was wonderful.

This. I barely made it through customs; I was swaying and lightheaded by the time we got out.

Thank you all for your advice it means much !!!! :icon_woowoo:im super excited , i would say you have no idea ,but I,m sure you ladies understand :"))) I feel good  :icon_boogy

It's ok Val , the idea was to know what you wish you would've known  and I will take from it what I can but the yoga pants yes a definite Plus ......your to sweet Xoxoxoxxo

dr McGinn did my srs  she is great  but you will on your back in the hospital  congrads and let us know how you are doing 

Hey Beth , :")) yes she is an amazing person I have met with her about 4 times and everytime I meet with her it solidifys my choice :"))))) I just love her !!! I feel VERY VERY comfortable with my choice .... and i heard :"(( that I will be on my back (  ) no not like that lol with a very nice friendly pump :")))) I HOPE and I  will def. let you know how it goes ,im sure i will need some sisterly support :") ty