any pre op tips please? xx

hi ladies,



i am having my ba on 28th september



soooooooo excited (and nervous!)



do you recommend any creams to use on boobs at minute / changes to diet etc that might help with the recovery?



thank you!!



xx

There are some great tips on what to expect in the before I had my BA I wish somebody had told me thread....a little further down x

Hey Pinkpetal!



Congratulations on making the move and booking your BA!



Firstly, Do Not Be Nervous!

You will really enjoy the whole experience, there is a little 'pain' involved but it's probably not the pain you have in mind, the discomfort you experience will be from the pressure of your new additions, so you're not going to be writhing in agonising pain so don't worry about it! Really enjoy your op day because it is over with in the blink of an eye, make the most of it!



There are tonnes of threads already offering advice etc on diet and prep things.



A couple of key things are taking Arnica, which is available in an oral spray or a pill, this is good for bruising and swelling and you can start to take it up to two weeks before and for two weeks after your operation. One week prior to your operation will still give you support if you take it from the one week countdown.



I took a powedered substance called Vital Greens, I blended it into my morning smoothie and it was yummy and a good dose of vegetables as I don't eat the dreaded things ever!



For any pre-op and post-op medicines, check with you surgeon that they approve as it is very important to follow their guidance step-by-step.



As far as things go for around the house, keep everything at a comfortable height (between your waist and your chin) because reaching and lifting is going to be impossible for a day or two post op. Keep things out of heavy cupboard doors and drawers, again because you wont be able to lift/ open etc.



Get some painkillers (again, check with your surgeon) as they don't give you an awful lot for post op, so I mixed up my meds, I took their medication first thing in the morning BEFORE trying to get out of bed (this is the hardest part of the day) and I took one of their meds in the middle of the day and two in the evening to get to sleep (another hard part). In between the doses during the days I took two mercyndol tablets and they were fantastic. Ask your surgeon if this is all ok and most importantly, KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR PAIN! It is very easy to think you are feeling 'ok' on the painkillers only to have the wear off and you are in agony again, so keep taking them at the reccomended timeslots for at least the first two days to make recovery more comfortable.



Lastly, (I could go on for days and days, but) have a read through this forum. There are so many fantastic posts and tips, everyone has a different experience so really dig through the threads on here, comment and ask questions, and get comfortable with the whole process.



Congrats again, and WELCOME to BJSF!!!!





xxxxxxx

Buy 2 bags of frozen peas for the first 2-3 days after the op - they help SO MUCH with swelling and feel divine. Better than painkillers - 20 mins on 20 mins off.

Good luck, you'll do great, and can't wait to read your story!

xxx

ali

Buy some drinks straws, i couldnt lift a glass or cup for a few days after. Plenty of paracetemol, i didnt need the strong prescription painkillers after the 2nd day and just took paracetemol every 4 hours. Antibiotics always give me thrush, luckily i had some canesten in the cupboard or i would've been in a right state. Constipation relief tablets, omg you will def need these lol. Try not to worry about it hun you'll be fine.x

thank you all so much!

so happy to have found this forum.



really cant wait and tbh more nervous about being put to sleep than dealing with the pain!! never had ga before. my hubbie tells me it is an amazing feeling! I just hope I go out fast. worried that i will feel really dizzy and sick :(



countdown is on!!



x

Love GA. lol good sleep. Try ducolax for constipation and dried apricots. Most all rest, and dont do anything. Chocolate too as your feel abit low in the energy. xxx

tASHABASHA_1986 wrote:Love GA. lol good sleep. Try ducolax for constipation and dried apricots. Most all rest, and dont do anything. Chocolate too as your feel abit low in the energy. xxx

thank you! guess its normal to be scared! more excited though!!



did you use any creams on your boobs pre op?

Yes only cocca butter babes. i was petrifed scared i wouldnt walk up, but its fine and im planning more surgery at end of the year. lol xxx

im just heading out to the shops to get a few bits pre op...

surgery on 28th ekkkkkkk



my dr is giving me 1 sports bra



going to see if i can find any zip front sports bras, some new button up pjs, arnica, cocoa butter to use now, bio oil for after, some anti bacterial body wash, some wet wipes. some dry shampoo, a wedge / travel pillow and some constipation pills :( think that is it for now!!

Good luck with your BA you'll be fine like all the other girls said keep on top of your painkillers. The only other tip I think I would have is make about a weeks worth of teas and freeze them cos your not gonna feel like cooking for a few days and little things like peeling veg are impossible for a few days and eating healthy will be great for a quicker recovery as tempting as it was to just pick up the phone and ring for a takeaway lol.

I've read that the peas can stink after they thaw, so it's best to put them in ziploc bags. Good luck!