Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi There!! I just had my last appointment with my oral surgeon before my surgery next Tuesday and it was very informational!!I am having Upper, Lower, Genio and cheeks moved forward. The good news is that I also donated my last pint of blood before surgery - The Doctor always has his patients donate blood just in case he needs it (2 pints). Thank goodness my Hempoglobins were above 11...there weren't the previous week - and I had to wait a week and bulk up on Iron Pills to get me back up. Basically, he walked me through the procedure and what I need to buy before my big day to be prepared. List of stuff to buy: Baby Tooth brush Baby Syringe Robitussin with nasal decongestant Hydrogen peroxide (to be mixed 50/50 with water to use as a rinse) - He does not recommend the salt wash - not sure why) Ocean Nasal Spray He also walked my brother through what to expect once I am in recovery. Basically, I will have tubes in both of my noses post surgery. One tube will be suctioning what ever went into my Stomach during surgery - This will help prevent nausea. And the second tube will be a nasal passage that is cleared to help me breathe. During suregery, this nasal passage is actually where the Anesthesiologost delivers the anesthesia - Interesting huh!! I will have my jaw tightly wrapped to keep traction. The doctor will wrap my legs in an elastic material with electronic massagers to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Apparently when a patient is left stationary for a while there is risk of blood clots forming as a result of lack of movement. The elastic will massage my legs and prevent this condition from forming. I will be spending two days in the hospital - and he will see me every three days thereafter. He gave me some Zip and Squeeze bags - which is a bummer - since I just bought a bunch on the web....so if I have any extra - post op - I will let you guys know... The doctor highly recommended that I take iron pills three times a day - with Vitamin C - until the day of the surgery - this will help the recovery - as it builds your red blood cells. He also highly recommended that 72 hours post operatively - that I focus on providing alot of ICE packs to my face - this will highly help the swelling. On avergae, he said his patients lose about 10 -12 pounds during recovery. - I am hoping that is the ase with me too!!! I thought I would keep you guys in the loop as to what I have been told what to expect. I am confident that this decision is the irght one for me. Tomorrow I am off to the hospital for my pre-admittance check up. They will prbably poke me w few more times for some samples - but it's all good!!! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!! Thanks for your support!!! -malu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Maybe he doesn't want the salt wash because he's giving you instruction to do Robitussin (which the salt wash would cut) and he's telling you to squirt the salt wash into your nose, where it can help shrink the swelling, and, I reckon trickle through your throat and clean up. That is what Ocean spray is -- saline. Sounds to me as though your doc has all the fronts covered. Try to remember that he's doing a lot of work on your face, and it will take you a while to get to feeling good afterward, but you will get there, and we all hope you will be pleased with the outcome. Most folks are. His list sounds good, but you may also want a humidifier, a bunch of Q-tips, and some hydrogen peroxide solution to dip the Q-tps in to help you (GENTLY!!!!) clean your nose. DO NOT DO THIS UNLESS YOUR DOC OKs. AND THAT'S IMPORTANT. I didn't have the leg stuff (I was surprised, because I have high blood pressure and have seen a lot of folks, post op, who did have them --) but that's another indication that your doc is tending to you. You most definitely do not want a blood clot, which can form in a leg that isn't moving, and can move into the lungs and be deadly. That's another reason to do moderate exercise, once you are home, I was told.. Giving you ZNS bags -- not a bummer at all. He's up on what can keep his patients more comfy! That's swell! Good thoughts are with you, my friend. Cammie > > He also walked my brother through what to expect once I am in > recovery. Basically, I will have tubes in both of my noses post > surgery. One tube will be suctioning what ever went into my Stomach > during surgery - This will help prevent nausea. And the second tube > will be a nasal passage that is cleared to help me breathe. During > suregery, this nasal passage is actually where the Anesthesiologost > delivers the anesthesia - Interesting huh!! > I will have my jaw tightly wrapped to keep traction. The doctor will > wrap my legs in an elastic material with electronic massagers to > prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Apparently when a patient is left > stationary for a while there is risk of blood clots forming as a > result of lack of movement. The elastic will massage my legs and > prevent this condition from forming. > > I will be spending two days in the hospital - and he will see me > every three days thereafter. > He gave me some Zip and Squeeze bags - which is a bummer - since I > just bought a bunch on the web....so if I have any extra - post op - > I will let you guys know... > > The doctor highly recommended that I take iron pills three times a > day - with Vitamin C - until the day of the surgery - this will help > the recovery - as it builds your red blood cells. He also highly > recommended that 72 hours post operatively - that I focus on > providing alot of ICE packs to my face - this will highly help the > swelling. > > On avergae, he said his patients lose about 10 -12 pounds during > recovery. - I am hoping that is the ase with me too!!! > > I thought I would keep you guys in the loop as to what I have been > told what to expect. I am confident that this decision is the irght > one for me. > > Tomorrow I am off to the hospital for my pre-admittance check up. > They will prbably poke me w few more times for some samples - but > it's all good!!! > > Let me know if you have any questions or comments!! > > Thanks for your support!!! > > -malu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.