i will be put to sleep during c section and i am scared, any tips?
Q. I have had a previous c section and had to be put to sleep. they were unable to get needle in my spin after five attempts epidural. I have been told more than likely will be put to sleep. I am so scared of going under even though previous was a success. It doesn't help I am going to be at a hospital that has just received bad press.
A. Honestly, I don't see what is so scary about c-secions. At least not now that I have had one. It was the absolute best thing for me. And I am so glad that they put me to sleep. The thought of being awake during a surgery still creeps me out.
I didn't plan on having one, but after 13 hours of labor, I just never dilated past a 4. I had been given 2 epidurals and neither one worked. My doctor said that a c-section was unavoidable, so they tried to administer a spinal. That didn't work either. They finally knocked me out. It was great. They just put a little oxygen mask on me and the next thing I knew, I was waking up in my room. It didn't even felt like any time had gone by. There is no need to be scared. You'll shut your eyes for a second and when you open them, they'll be bringing your baby in.
I liked it so much that I am not even going to try for a V-BAC. Labor was a lot worse than the c-section. The recovery after is a little slower, but if you take it fairly easy and just walk around as much as possible, you should feel pretty good in about a week. Take the pain pills for as long as you need to and try to wean yourself off slowly. Some people have horror stories, but mine was awesome and I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck!!!
I didn't plan on having one, but after 13 hours of labor, I just never dilated past a 4. I had been given 2 epidurals and neither one worked. My doctor said that a c-section was unavoidable, so they tried to administer a spinal. That didn't work either. They finally knocked me out. It was great. They just put a little oxygen mask on me and the next thing I knew, I was waking up in my room. It didn't even felt like any time had gone by. There is no need to be scared. You'll shut your eyes for a second and when you open them, they'll be bringing your baby in.
I liked it so much that I am not even going to try for a V-BAC. Labor was a lot worse than the c-section. The recovery after is a little slower, but if you take it fairly easy and just walk around as much as possible, you should feel pretty good in about a week. Take the pain pills for as long as you need to and try to wean yourself off slowly. Some people have horror stories, but mine was awesome and I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck!!!
How to reduce facial swelling?
Q. I went to a club and i got punched tonight, is there any way to reduce the swelling fast? I have a gig tomorrow and theres gonna be a photographer. Any help would really be appreciated thanks!
A. Top 5 Tips To Reduce Facial Swelling After Surgery
Thomas A. Lamperti
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Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Who doesn't want to speed up the resolution of their swelling after facial plastic surgery? While tissue swelling, or edema, is a normal reaction to many plastic surgery procedures there are a few tips that I tell patients who are looking to speed up their recovery.
1
Raise Your Head
Probably the simplest thing you can do to speed up the improvement of your facial swelling is to sleep with your head elevated. This doesn't mean that you have to sleep bolt upright (it's important to rest well for the healing process, too)! I recommend to my patients to elevate their head at least 35 to 40 degrees. This can be done by adding some pillows to their bed or by sleeping in a recliner. The main goal is to raise your head above your heart so that gravity will help your body whisk away the tissue fluid while you sleep. I'm often asked how long to maintain this routine. That's a good question and there's no fixed answer. It really depends on your preference and how much you want to decrease your swelling further. No matter what you do your facial swelling will improve and get to the same endpoint. We're merely trying to get to that endpoint faster.
2
Apply Ice Packs
Another simple way to help decrease your facial swelling, especially in the first few days after surgery, is to apply ice packs to your face. Gel packs or a bag of frozen vegetables work very well on the face. To treat the are around the eyes you can even use small ketchup packets like you would get from a fast food restaurant.
3
Turn Down The Heat
Sun exposure and warmer environments will tend to cause increased facial swelling compared with if you stay out of direct sunlight and stay in relatively cooler places. This is related in part to the increased blood flow to the skin that results from being exposed to the heat. Avoiding direct sunlight is also good for proper incision healing.
4
Exercise and Swelling
I find that patients who return to heavy workouts early after their surgery tend to have a bit more tissue swelling compared with those who hold off on their workouts. This is especially the case with rhinoplasty surgery, where I recommend refraining from intense exercise for at least 3 weeks. With the increased blood pressure from exercise comes increased swelling and aching.
5
The Low Sodium Diet
Probably the most powerful recommendation I have for patients who want to actively improve their facial swelling is to have them follow a low sodium diet. Limiting sodium intake to 1500 mg a day or less effectively acts as a diuretic (or water pill). The result is less retain body fluid, including wherever your surgery was done. The effect is especially useful in my rhinoplasty patients since the swelling tends to last here longer than other parts of the face. Many patients tell me that they never add any salt to their food so they must be following a low sodium diet already. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case since sodium is found in so many foods (especially processed, pre-packaged foods). If you don't believe me try following my Low Salt Diet for a day to see where you stand. Keep track of your intake using the nutrition labels on everything you eat. You'll probably be surprised.
Thomas A. Lamperti
Written by: Thomas A. Lamperti Pro
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Posted 11 months ago. 0 helpful votes, 0 comments
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Who doesn't want to speed up the resolution of their swelling after facial plastic surgery? While tissue swelling, or edema, is a normal reaction to many plastic surgery procedures there are a few tips that I tell patients who are looking to speed up their recovery.
1
Raise Your Head
Probably the simplest thing you can do to speed up the improvement of your facial swelling is to sleep with your head elevated. This doesn't mean that you have to sleep bolt upright (it's important to rest well for the healing process, too)! I recommend to my patients to elevate their head at least 35 to 40 degrees. This can be done by adding some pillows to their bed or by sleeping in a recliner. The main goal is to raise your head above your heart so that gravity will help your body whisk away the tissue fluid while you sleep. I'm often asked how long to maintain this routine. That's a good question and there's no fixed answer. It really depends on your preference and how much you want to decrease your swelling further. No matter what you do your facial swelling will improve and get to the same endpoint. We're merely trying to get to that endpoint faster.
2
Apply Ice Packs
Another simple way to help decrease your facial swelling, especially in the first few days after surgery, is to apply ice packs to your face. Gel packs or a bag of frozen vegetables work very well on the face. To treat the are around the eyes you can even use small ketchup packets like you would get from a fast food restaurant.
3
Turn Down The Heat
Sun exposure and warmer environments will tend to cause increased facial swelling compared with if you stay out of direct sunlight and stay in relatively cooler places. This is related in part to the increased blood flow to the skin that results from being exposed to the heat. Avoiding direct sunlight is also good for proper incision healing.
4
Exercise and Swelling
I find that patients who return to heavy workouts early after their surgery tend to have a bit more tissue swelling compared with those who hold off on their workouts. This is especially the case with rhinoplasty surgery, where I recommend refraining from intense exercise for at least 3 weeks. With the increased blood pressure from exercise comes increased swelling and aching.
5
The Low Sodium Diet
Probably the most powerful recommendation I have for patients who want to actively improve their facial swelling is to have them follow a low sodium diet. Limiting sodium intake to 1500 mg a day or less effectively acts as a diuretic (or water pill). The result is less retain body fluid, including wherever your surgery was done. The effect is especially useful in my rhinoplasty patients since the swelling tends to last here longer than other parts of the face. Many patients tell me that they never add any salt to their food so they must be following a low sodium diet already. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case since sodium is found in so many foods (especially processed, pre-packaged foods). If you don't believe me try following my Low Salt Diet for a day to see where you stand. Keep track of your intake using the nutrition labels on everything you eat. You'll probably be surprised.
tips for spaying my greatdane?
Q. Hi :)
My great dane is scheduled to be spayed this Monday. This is the first female dog that I've had so I'm curious if there's anything that is required of me or anything I can do to help her hysterectomy go as smoothly as possible lol.
Any tips for bringing her in, picking her up, recovery time, etc?
My great dane is scheduled to be spayed this Monday. This is the first female dog that I've had so I'm curious if there's anything that is required of me or anything I can do to help her hysterectomy go as smoothly as possible lol.
Any tips for bringing her in, picking her up, recovery time, etc?
A. Before the surgery, your vet will tell you when to cut off her food and water. This is important - if she has food/water in her system, she could aspirate it while she is under anesthesia and die. Make sure she's clean before going - your vet will appreciate it, and she won't be in any shape to have a bath afterwards.
When you pick her up bring a soft blanket for her to lie on for the ride home. Some vets will allow you to pick her up right after the surgery, and she may be a little woozy from the anesthesia. Help her keep her balance, and don't worry too much - it will wear off, just keep an eye on her until it does. Most vets will keep her overnight, or do surgery in the morning and not release her until the afternoon, when the anesthesia has worn off.
She will have a shaved belly, and a long thin row of stitches down the middle. Try to keep her from chewing or licking at the stitches - your vet will tell you what to do, and may send you home with an E-collar (the "lampshade" collar). If she hates the E-collar but won't leave the stitches alone, order a "Bite-Not" collar from Jeffers. Some dogs tolerate these better than an E-collar.
You will need to keep her quiet for a while. This can be hard, especially with an active younger dog, but it is important to her recovery. Give her fun toys, like Kongs stuffed with treats and kibble or other interactive toys, to keep her busy while she's recuperating. Contact your vet if she seems uncomfortable or if you have concerns or questions. Before long she will be back to her old self, and most vets these days do such a good job you won't even see a scar!
When you pick her up bring a soft blanket for her to lie on for the ride home. Some vets will allow you to pick her up right after the surgery, and she may be a little woozy from the anesthesia. Help her keep her balance, and don't worry too much - it will wear off, just keep an eye on her until it does. Most vets will keep her overnight, or do surgery in the morning and not release her until the afternoon, when the anesthesia has worn off.
She will have a shaved belly, and a long thin row of stitches down the middle. Try to keep her from chewing or licking at the stitches - your vet will tell you what to do, and may send you home with an E-collar (the "lampshade" collar). If she hates the E-collar but won't leave the stitches alone, order a "Bite-Not" collar from Jeffers. Some dogs tolerate these better than an E-collar.
You will need to keep her quiet for a while. This can be hard, especially with an active younger dog, but it is important to her recovery. Give her fun toys, like Kongs stuffed with treats and kibble or other interactive toys, to keep her busy while she's recuperating. Contact your vet if she seems uncomfortable or if you have concerns or questions. Before long she will be back to her old self, and most vets these days do such a good job you won't even see a scar!
I have a deviated septum and a crooked nose. How will they fix this?
Q. I broke my nose about a year ago and since then it's been crooked (it looks different from every angle! seriously). I never had a bump on my nose before and it was always symmetrical and straight.
After I broke it though, there's a bump in themiddle (looks worse from the left side) and my deviated septum doesn't really help, it stretches out my left nostril and closes in my right one.
How would they fix this? Surgery? Will insurance cover it? My life is miserable, I can't breathe and I'm really depressed about it. Should I call up my ENT doctor and ask?
Will they have to break it again to reset it? If so, will the bump be gone after? And if they fix the deviated septum will my nostrils be the same size and will there be less tissue in my tip? Cause that clogs a lot of my breathing and it's been swollen since I broke it (although on certain days it looks normal, its so weird)
btw I was wondering also.. if I ask him to book the appointment how long from now would it take for me to have the surgery? Would it take a week to recover?
After I broke it though, there's a bump in themiddle (looks worse from the left side) and my deviated septum doesn't really help, it stretches out my left nostril and closes in my right one.
How would they fix this? Surgery? Will insurance cover it? My life is miserable, I can't breathe and I'm really depressed about it. Should I call up my ENT doctor and ask?
Will they have to break it again to reset it? If so, will the bump be gone after? And if they fix the deviated septum will my nostrils be the same size and will there be less tissue in my tip? Cause that clogs a lot of my breathing and it's been swollen since I broke it (although on certain days it looks normal, its so weird)
btw I was wondering also.. if I ask him to book the appointment how long from now would it take for me to have the surgery? Would it take a week to recover?
A. Yes they will break it again and reset it. You may be general or local for this. If you want less tissue in the tip you need a full rhinoplasty. The nose will be packed with gauze for at least a day to three days. It is very uncomfortable, like the worst stuffed up nose ever. You will be black and blue and a bit swollen around the eyes. In one week you will feel remarkably better but may still have some bruising and swelling and will have to be very careful. It's real surgery, so be prepared for some recovery time. Oh, and the person who posted aboved meant ENT, not EMT. Plastic suregons also have loads of experience in correcting deviated septums, while doing rhinolasty
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