Re: Having Second Upper/Lower Surgery Tomorrow

November 8, 2004

Goiod luck but I am not sure taking Valium would have been the

wisest choice! It could thin your blood and increase bleeding...

>

> I just took a low dosage Valium to take the edge off of any pre-op

> nerves. I can't believe that I'm having my second upper and lower

> surgery in less than 6 weeks, but I know the results will be worth

it,

> and my upper and lower midlines will be in line with the center of

my

> face (they are currently off to one side by 4 mm).

>

> I don't expect there to be any complications, and I anticipate one

> night in the hospital. The thought of having to start from square

one

> from a dietary perspective has really been the hardest thing to

cope

> with psychologically, especially with food-focused holidays fast

> approaching, but I know that the end results will be well worth it!

>

> I will gladly share my second surgery experience once I'm back at

> home. I don't expect it to be nearly as extensive as the first

operation.

>

November 8, 2004