Things to do or not to do? Before breast augmentation & after...

Playful1314 · 06-22-2009, 12:58 PM

Please write things you couldn't eat, do on the days before or after your breast augmentation? And why? Thanks everyone !

CALily · 06-22-2009, 03:44 PM

My ps had me stop taking ibuprofen and salicylate (aspirin)-containing medications two weeks prior to surgery b/c they thin the blood. It is important to not even take one pill of these. If you have pain you can take Tylenol. I also had eat foods which contain salicylates in moderation only. You can find a list of medications and foods to avoid here: http://www.justbreastimplants.com/surgery/meds.htm. I also had to stop drinking alcohol 10 days prior to surgery. If you're a smoker you should stop smoking at this time or at least cut way back but I don't smoke so this wasn't an issue for me. Also, no dental work or dental cleanings a week prior to surgery. I stayed well hydrated (tried to get in my 64 oz. of water every day). I also started using a really good shea butter cream on my breasts twice a day 2 weeks prior to surgery to moisturize the skin, prepare it for stretching, and help prevent stretch marks. Cocoa butter or bio oil work well also.

After surgery I think I was supposed to stay away from ibuprofen and aspirin for another week and not drink alcohol until I was off my pain meds. I also tried to stay hydrated during this time as well (staying hydrated is always good for you). I tried to stay away from high-sodium foods to help with the swelling. I also didn't take tub baths for 3 weeks after surgery immersing your incisions under water before they are completely closed can increase the risk of infection. That's all I can think of for right now!

Playful1314 · 06-23-2009, 12:44 PM

Oh wow thank you soo much... I'm going to start preparing a list of things to do.

CALily · 06-23-2009, 02:29 PM

No problem! Also check this out: http://www.justbreastimplants.com/surgery/tipsheet.htm. It has a lot of helpful tips for before and after surgery. It has everything that my ps told me on it plus more. I used it to make my shopping list for last-minute items before my breast augmentation.

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06-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#2
CALily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Posts: 178 Thanks: 34 Thanked 69 Times in 61 Posts	My ps had me stop taking ibuprofen and salicylate (aspirin)-containing medications two weeks prior to surgery b/c they thin the blood. It is important to not even take one pill of these. If you have pain you can take Tylenol. I also had eat foods which contain salicylates in moderation only. You can find a list of medications and foods to avoid here: http://www.justbreastimplants.com/surgery/meds.htm. I also had to stop drinking alcohol 10 days prior to surgery. If you're a smoker you should stop smoking at this time or at least cut way back but I don't smoke so this wasn't an issue for me. Also, no dental work or dental cleanings a week prior to surgery. I stayed well hydrated (tried to get in my 64 oz. of water every day). I also started using a really good shea butter cream on my breasts twice a day 2 weeks prior to surgery to moisturize the skin, prepare it for stretching, and help prevent stretch marks. Cocoa butter or bio oil work well also. After surgery I think I was supposed to stay away from ibuprofen and aspirin for another week and not drink alcohol until I was off my pain meds. I also tried to stay hydrated during this time as well (staying hydrated is always good for you). I tried to stay away from high-sodium foods to help with the swelling. I also didn't take tub baths for 3 weeks after surgery immersing your incisions under water before they are completely closed can increase the risk of infection. That's all I can think of for right now!

06-23-2009, 02:29 PM	#4
CALily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Posts: 178 Thanks: 34 Thanked 69 Times in 61 Posts	No problem! Also check this out: http://www.justbreastimplants.com/surgery/tipsheet.htm. It has a lot of helpful tips for before and after surgery. It has everything that my ps told me on it plus more. I used it to make my shopping list for last-minute items before my breast augmentation.