Preparing for Surgery
Undergoing surgery is a scary process for anyone. However, doing
the right things to prepare for it, as well as knowing what to expect
during surgery may help to ease your mind.
These are some of the do’s and don’ts
in regards to preparing for and recovering from breast augmentation
surgery:
DO… |
DON’T… |
Make arrangements to have someone drive you
to and from the operation |
Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications |
Arrange for someone to care for you the first
24-72 hours after surgery |
Do not smoke for the two weeks before
surgery and the two weeks after surgery. Smoking increases
the risk of complications. |
Obtain a copy of the manufacturer's device
sticker. It identifies the brand of the implant you will receive,
its size, and the manufacturer's lot number. This data should
be part of your personal medical record. It will be useful
if you should have problems following surgery or seek care
from another health care provider |
Do not eat any foods containing Salicylate:
almonds, apples, apricots, blackberries,
boysenberries, cherries, Chinese black beans, cucumbers, currants,
garlic, ginger, grapes, pickles, prunes, raspberries, strawberries,
tomatoes, wine |
Obtain a copy of the manufacturer's package
insert for the breast implant you will receive. It contains
information about precautions to be taken and risks associated
with your particular implant. Keep it for future reference. |
Do not consume the following herbal products:
Vitamin E, Vitamin C , St. John's Wort, Gingko Biloba, Echinacea,
Garlic, Willow Bark Products |
On the day of surgery, wear loose clothing
which will be easy to get off and on after operation (a shirt
that buttons in front) |
You must not have anything to eat or drink
(including water) for eight hours prior to the surgery. |
Set up home recovery area: lots of pillows,
books, magazines, journal, stationery, T.V., remote control,
videos, favorite CDs, etc… |
Do not wear any nail polish, make-up, deodorant,
hair gel, or hair spray on the day of surgery. |
Fill prescriptions for pain killers
and antibiotics before surgery |
Do not attempt to drive yourself or take a
taxi home after surgery – arrange a lift. |
Pre and Postoperative Diets:
Your doctor may suggest that you follow a clear liquid, full
liquid, or soft diet prior to and after your surgery:
- A clear liquid diet includes such liquids as decaffeinated
coffee and tea, clear broth, apple juice, cranberry juice.
- A full liquid diet includes such liquids as milk shakes,
soft ice cream, cream of tomato soup, clam chowder, fruit juice.
- A soft diet includes such foods as cottage cheese, oatmeal,
cream of wheat, bananas, tuna, rice, custard, pudding, Jell-o,
spaghetti.
Next Page: Undergoing
the Surgical Procedure
Introduction - Step
1 - Step 2 - Step 3
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5 - Conclusions - Site
Map
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