It's all about the size!
So I made it to Dr. Vanek's office in pretty good spirits. I was excited to discuss and finally decide on my size, and I knew once I paid all the money it would definately seem more real to me. I had told myself today was it, there was no turning back, if I had any doubts, now was the time to get answers!
The visit began with paperwork. Nothing huge, but a decent sized read and of course several different intials and signatures from me. I read the risks out loud to my husband, I don't think we heard anything we hadn't heard before. We did, however, hope that none of those bad things happened to me!
When we got to see Dr. Vanek, it was back to the drawing board to find the right size for me. I knew I wanted at least 350cc, so we had a starting place. It was funny to see how easily I was able to increase in size and still look pretty natural. I think even Dr. Vanek was surprised to see that the 400cc implants still looked very nice on my body. I was keeping in mind that I would lose a very minor amount of skin and tissue with my lift, and that muscle would hide some of the implant anyway, so it wouldn't look exactly like it did in the office with the implant just inside my bra. Hubby agreed that 400cc looked good, and I was able to get dressed and head out for some more paperwork and post op instructions. He explained that he would verify the size with me the morning of surgery, to make sure we were all on the same page. There was no changing of my mind now!
Susan had a nice little binder ready for me with my surgery date, and my cost for the procedures, as well as all my Pre op and post op instructions. That thing was awesome, I referred to it alot from that day clear up until just a few days ago. It had a list of medications to avoid and there was alot! Things like Pepto Bismol that I never would have guessed was bad for you to take before surgery. It contained information regarding the emotional roller coaster of surgery, as well as a copy of all those risks my husband and I had read and signed off on before. She also gave me all my prescriptions that I needed, including Cipro, Ambien, Percocet, and a small tube of Arnica Montana. The Arnica is a homeopathic remedy to help prevent bruising, Cipro to prevent infection ( starts evening of surgery ) Ambien to help sleep ( sleep patterns may be off from the anesthesia ) and Percocet for pain. She also took the time to give me lots of tips about recovery and getting back to my old self.
Then came the big part....I had to PAY! Once we did that, I knew it was full steam ahead! My Pre op history and physical was the following week at the medical center, and then my surgery the week after that. My time crunch was on, I needed to get all my kids school shopping done before surgery so I didn't after to worry about it afterwards. I'm an insane planner, and I knew what I had to get done every day leading up to the surgery. Part of the recovery phase including no vacuuming for 3 weeks, and only lighter housework ( guess they didn't want me scrubbing the floors on my hands and knees anymore! ) so I scheduled for a cleaning service to come in 2 weeks post op. The 17 was fast approaching, and I was getting beyond excited. I was counting down the days!
The visit began with paperwork. Nothing huge, but a decent sized read and of course several different intials and signatures from me. I read the risks out loud to my husband, I don't think we heard anything we hadn't heard before. We did, however, hope that none of those bad things happened to me!
When we got to see Dr. Vanek, it was back to the drawing board to find the right size for me. I knew I wanted at least 350cc, so we had a starting place. It was funny to see how easily I was able to increase in size and still look pretty natural. I think even Dr. Vanek was surprised to see that the 400cc implants still looked very nice on my body. I was keeping in mind that I would lose a very minor amount of skin and tissue with my lift, and that muscle would hide some of the implant anyway, so it wouldn't look exactly like it did in the office with the implant just inside my bra. Hubby agreed that 400cc looked good, and I was able to get dressed and head out for some more paperwork and post op instructions. He explained that he would verify the size with me the morning of surgery, to make sure we were all on the same page. There was no changing of my mind now!
Susan had a nice little binder ready for me with my surgery date, and my cost for the procedures, as well as all my Pre op and post op instructions. That thing was awesome, I referred to it alot from that day clear up until just a few days ago. It had a list of medications to avoid and there was alot! Things like Pepto Bismol that I never would have guessed was bad for you to take before surgery. It contained information regarding the emotional roller coaster of surgery, as well as a copy of all those risks my husband and I had read and signed off on before. She also gave me all my prescriptions that I needed, including Cipro, Ambien, Percocet, and a small tube of Arnica Montana. The Arnica is a homeopathic remedy to help prevent bruising, Cipro to prevent infection ( starts evening of surgery ) Ambien to help sleep ( sleep patterns may be off from the anesthesia ) and Percocet for pain. She also took the time to give me lots of tips about recovery and getting back to my old self.
Then came the big part....I had to PAY! Once we did that, I knew it was full steam ahead! My Pre op history and physical was the following week at the medical center, and then my surgery the week after that. My time crunch was on, I needed to get all my kids school shopping done before surgery so I didn't after to worry about it afterwards. I'm an insane planner, and I knew what I had to get done every day leading up to the surgery. Part of the recovery phase including no vacuuming for 3 weeks, and only lighter housework ( guess they didn't want me scrubbing the floors on my hands and knees anymore! ) so I scheduled for a cleaning service to come in 2 weeks post op. The 17 was fast approaching, and I was getting beyond excited. I was counting down the days!
posted by Millie @ 8/30/2007 12:47:00 PM
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