On day of sugery did anyone go alone?

neednewones · 11-19-2009, 09:20 PM

I do not want my DH to have to drag my daughter out in the morning to drop me off at the clinic. We will be staying at the in-laws (I am just saying I have an appt because I am not telling them) the night before and when the breast augmentation is done DH will come pick me up with baby and we will go back home (about an hour drive)
I keep reading everyone's stories and it looks like everyone goes with someone. I was just planning on taking a cab with my bag and stuff there and getting picked up after. Is this bad??

cosmo422 · 11-19-2009, 09:29 PM

I kept my breast augmentation a secret, to date I have only told one male friend about my . I was alone the day of surgery, of course I had a ride to the surgicenter but I told my ride that I was having a minor procedure done. My teenaged son took care of me the first two days after surgery, so to answer your question; it is possible to go alone if you are mentally prepared to do so... the surgicenter will not release you unless you have a ride home.. I hope this info helps

MissPriss · 11-19-2009, 09:37 PM

If you can handle going alone, then i dont see any reason why you shouldnt. But they will not let you go w/o someone to take you home. I could never have done it on my own so hats off to you! Good luck!

TamiK · 11-19-2009, 10:40 PM

I am getting dropped off alone before the surgery as well. We have two kids to get off to school...

One is old enough to get up and start getting ready on her own, the other we will drag to the van and hopefully have him sleep for the drive there. Then, DH will come home and finish getting them both ready for school and then drive back to the hospital to get me (an hour drive).

I'm kind of sad that I'll be there alone before but there wasnt much for other options considering the timing of everything.

Let's think of something to do while we are there alone waiting so that we wont be thinking about being alone! ;-)

neednewones · 11-19-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TamiK

I am getting dropped off alone before the surgery as well. We have two kids to get off to school...

One is old enough to get up and start getting ready on her own, the other we will drag to the van and hopefully have him sleep for the drive there. Then, DH will come home and finish getting them both ready for school and then drive back to the hospital to get me (an hour drive).

I'm kind of sad that I'll be there alone before but there wasnt much for other options considering the timing of everything.

Let's think of something to do while we are there alone waiting so that we wont be thinking about being alone! ;-)

hmmmm what can we do? LOL

Thanks everyone...He is for sure picking me up and honestly I might be happy not to have him there. He tends to drive me nuts in situations where I am waiting. Having the baby was one of them. During a contraction he would ask "what's wrong? Are you ok? what are you doing?"

Ladies who have had kids you know how those questions go over while you are in active labor. I can just see him saying stupid things there and annoying me.

I am sure I will be scared and feel like barfing and crying but I have been able to do things all on my own many times so I think I will be ok.

It's good to know a few others went in alone

msmisty · 11-19-2009, 11:36 PM

my husband dropped me off and picked me up but honestly i wouldnt have cared if he dropped me off or not. he literally was there for 1 minute. all i did was sign some paperwork and then they admitted me right away and he couldnt go in anyways so it wasnt a big deal at all. just make sure he's there to pick you up and to give his info when you're being admitted.

VictoriaC · 11-21-2009, 10:14 AM

As long as you have someone at home to care for you than its up to you weather or not you want to be alone before the surgery. I went with my cousin and my aunt, I just signed papers payed the final fee and had some random nervous chit chat about nothing important. My surgeon was running behind otherwise Im sure I wouldnt have even had the time to chit chat.
Just make sure your hubby is gonna pick you up on time and you dont carry or lift anything. Goodluck!

Coconuts · 11-21-2009, 10:43 AM

I was alone. Not a big deal. If someone is there for you they can't be with you anyway so really, it doesn't matter much.

Dee84 · 11-21-2009, 11:10 AM

I was alone also, my dad dropped me at the door and then had to go home as he had my son with him and my mum and him were looking after him. I had to stay in over night aswell so I got picked up the next day. But I was fine, was a bit boring having no one to talk to, but I had tv and the nurses every so often

lippydame86 · 11-21-2009, 02:06 PM

My hubby, mom, and little bro were seated in the waiting room~ I was there about 15 minutes before they took me back and it helped having someone there to comfort me and ease my mind. I don't think they would have had it any other way to be perfectly honest, lol. If you can do it alone then go for it! But someone does have to be there to pick you up, they gotta sign those dang forms~ GL!

Demitra · 11-21-2009, 02:37 PM

My dh drove me to the clinic with our toddler. It is about an hour and half away. We left very early which was disruptive to our 2 year old, but he was ok. I told them after they walked me to the office that he could go and get baby something to eat etc. So technically I waited alone, which I was fine with.It went so quickly.

I think its fine to go on your own, along as you are comfortable with that. It helps if its your decision. You'll be picked up and cared for soon after-
Good luck!

Sexy Taurus · 11-21-2009, 03:09 PM

My mom dropped me off because she had to get back to help get my kids off to school. I didnt mind because I knew she would be back to pick me up. Besides my kids would have a fit if they would have had to stay home from school. I only waited in the waiting room for maybe all of 5 minutes before they called me to the back. So it wasnt so bad and I had friends and family calling to wish me luck so my phone calls actually kept me company

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If you can handle waiting alone than go for it..Good luck on your upcoming breast augmentation.

Shazza · 11-21-2009, 06:32 PM

Well, I am going to try get dh to drop me off, but there is a good chance that I'll be taking a taxi.. it all depends on what's up with the job sites. I'm hoping his second in command can manage for an hour! Dh, will be too busy too stay, so he'll come pick me up when I'm done. It doesn't really bother me to think I'll have to go on my own, as long as I'm not taking a taxi back. Hey, I drove myself to the hospital when daughter #2 was born! What was I thinking..

Oh, just make sure the surgical centre has your hubby's cell # in case of emergency.

musbach01 · 11-21-2009, 07:45 PM

I don’t think so…. I had my hubby drop me off at the surgery center…. Not to much for them to do, and you are busy with paper work, nurses ect…. Take it easy after surgery, best of luck to you!

Rosebud11 · 11-21-2009, 08:43 PM

I pretty much did it alone. My mom went in with me until the nurse took me into the prep room...then my mom left and picked me up when it was all over. I didn't really think I needed anyone there with me. You will be sleeping once you go into the OR and won't know if anyone is there.

sweetm · 11-21-2009, 09:19 PM

My DF couldn't take time off work, so I gave him a big hug&kiss and took a cab to surgery alone...

I waited alone in the surgical suite for 1-2 hours... went into surgery alone everything alone... hired an assistant to pick me up and stay with me at home for the first few hours until DF got home from work.

It all worked out. I wasn't nervous... but then again, I'm the type of person that would do such a thing alone and not even notice the difference. I think you'll be fine.

goldie · 11-22-2009, 07:53 AM

Alone too! I had my daughter drop me off & pick me up (the dr office called her 1/2 hr before they thought I would be ready to leave).
All was fine, I had to wait about 15 min and then I was taken in.
DH works out of town, so, I had to go it alone!

tranner · 11-22-2009, 08:00 AM

My hubby came in with me but I sent him off as soon as I was changed and settled. There were two other ladies getting surgery that morning and we shared the time together. Hubby came back and picked me up when I was awake. I think that you will be just fine if you do it the way that you describe

jenkay · 11-22-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by neednewones

I do not want my DH to have to drag my daughter out in the morning to drop me off at the clinic. We will be staying at the in-laws (I am just saying I have an appt because I am not telling them) the night before and when the breast augmentation is done DH will come pick me up with baby and we will go back home (about an hour drive)
I keep reading everyone's stories and it looks like everyone goes with someone. I was just planning on taking a cab with my bag and stuff there and getting picked up after. Is this bad??

My PS was specific that I had to have someone with me the whole time, if I didn't, she would not perform the surgery, and she said NO cabs or bus. I would hate for you to have to go alone

I don't think it's bad if that is what you want to do, but, I think you might be happier if you have someone with you, IMO.. good luck!

j2508 · 11-22-2009, 01:39 PM

I had a girl friend drop me off, from there I was alone. My bf couldnt get the day off of work.

Its not so bad...its nice to have your support there, but if you feel comfortable with your doctor and nurses...some of them make you feel very comfortable like family, at least mine did, so I knew they would be emotional supportive pre/and post.

I was out of it anyways lol.

11-19-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
neednewones OMG I'm addicted! I keep finding things I want to do! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 627 Thanks: 217 Thanked 198 Times in 179 Posts	On day of sugery did anyone go alone? I do not want my DH to have to drag my daughter out in the morning to drop me off at the clinic. We will be staying at the in-laws (I am just saying I have an appt because I am not telling them) the night before and when the breast augmentation is done DH will come pick me up with baby and we will go back home (about an hour drive) I keep reading everyone's stories and it looks like everyone goes with someone. I was just planning on taking a cab with my bag and stuff there and getting picked up after. Is this bad?? __________________ 5'6 120lbs breast augmentation (didn't need the lift) date December 2nd 2009 340cc HP textured silicone overs Pre- 32C Sized wrong actually need a 30F (a band that fits makes a WORLD of difference the cups and bra in general feels so much better)

11-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#3
MissPriss Finally rockin' the 700's (oYo) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: :) Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 247 Thanked 500 Times in 453 Posts	If you can handle going alone, then i dont see any reason why you shouldnt. But they will not let you go w/o someone to take you home. I could never have done it on my own so hats off to you! Good luck! __________________ 5'3" 100lbs Pre breast augmentation: 32A, Post breast augmentation:32G 1st breast augmentation:3.28.08 480cc saline mod, unders Redo breast augmentation:8.14.09 Allergan 700cc Hp silicone I do not accept friend requests w/o at least 50 posts and pictures and info of your own to share. Give a little to get a little girls...thanks!

11-19-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
TamiK Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I am getting dropped off alone before the surgery as well. We have two kids to get off to school... One is old enough to get up and start getting ready on her own, the other we will drag to the van and hopefully have him sleep for the drive there. Then, DH will come home and finish getting them both ready for school and then drive back to the hospital to get me (an hour drive). I'm kind of sad that I'll be there alone before but there wasnt much for other options considering the timing of everything. Let's think of something to do while we are there alone waiting so that we wont be thinking about being alone! ;-) __________________ 33 Years Old 2 Children, 10 & 6 5'5", 135-140 pounds, deflated 34 maybe B (refuse to put on an A!) breast augmentation 11/23 375 cc, mod profile, crease incision Post breast augmentation 34DD or 36D

11-19-2009, 11:36 PM	#6
msmisty Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern, California Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 253 Thanked 496 Times in 361 Posts	my husband dropped me off and picked me up but honestly i wouldnt have cared if he dropped me off or not. he literally was there for 1 minute. all i did was sign some paperwork and then they admitted me right away and he couldnt go in anyways so it wasnt a big deal at all. just make sure he's there to pick you up and to give his info when you're being admitted. __________________

11-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#7
VictoriaC DDD-Licious!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,279 Thanks: 733 Thanked 427 Times in 385 Posts	As long as you have someone at home to care for you than its up to you weather or not you want to be alone before the surgery. I went with my cousin and my aunt, I just signed papers payed the final fee and had some random nervous chit chat about nothing important. My surgeon was running behind otherwise Im sure I wouldnt have even had the time to chit chat. Just make sure your hubby is gonna pick you up on time and you dont carry or lift anything. Goodluck! __________________ Surgery Date-8/10/09 Allergan Style 15 silicone 397cc's under the muscle Pre breast augmentation-34 B Post breast augmentation-30/32 DDD Height 5'4 Weight-123lbs PLEASE DO NOT send friend request without sending me a message and/or if you do not have pictures or posts.

11-19-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
cosmo422 nothing fits anymore!! Time to go shopping Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 264 Thanks: 4 Thanked 90 Times in 87 Posts	I kept my breast augmentation a secret, to date I have only told one male friend about my . I was alone the day of surgery, of course I had a ride to the surgicenter but I told my ride that I was having a minor procedure done. My teenaged son took care of me the first two days after surgery, so to answer your question; it is possible to go alone if you are mentally prepared to do so... the surgicenter will not release you unless you have a ride home.. I hope this info helps __________________ wt 108 ht 5'2 surgery date 4/22/09 250cc saline HP f/t 275cc (OVERS) pre op 34A saggy post op 34C periareolar incision/Benelli url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]

11-21-2009, 10:43 AM	#8
Coconuts Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 473 Thanks: 93 Thanked 209 Times in 197 Posts	I was alone. Not a big deal. If someone is there for you they can't be with you anyway so really, it doesn't matter much. __________________

11-21-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
Dee84 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 114 Thanks: 87 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	I was alone also, my dad dropped me at the door and then had to go home as he had my son with him and my mum and him were looking after him. I had to stay in over night aswell so I got picked up the next day. But I was fine, was a bit boring having no one to talk to, but I had tv and the nurses every so often __________________ Age: 25 Mother of one amazing little boy who gave me my first idea of what it's like to have big boobs....and then he drank them away over 16 months!! 5'4 and 105lbs Pre-breast augmentation: barely 32A Post-breast augmentation: Still waiting to see :) 350cc, Round, Silicone, HP, Unders Please send me a wee message when sending a FR and be an active user

11-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#10
lippydame86 What's Meant to Be Will Always Find It's Way Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the South Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 429 Thanked 553 Times in 447 Posts	My hubby, mom, and little bro were seated in the waiting room~ I was there about 15 minutes before they took me back and it helped having someone there to comfort me and ease my mind. I don't think they would have had it any other way to be perfectly honest, lol. If you can do it alone then go for it! But someone does have to be there to pick you up, they gotta sign those dang forms~ GL! __________________ Pre/Post: 32C/E Implants:Inamed Style 68MP; 390cc filled to 450 Placement: Complete Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'8" Weight: 112 @ surgery time B/A Date: November 5, 2007 For privacy reasons: I only accept FR's from Elite Members only.

11-21-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
Demitra Still smiling :) Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 143 Thanks: 44 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts	My dh drove me to the clinic with our toddler. It is about an hour and half away. We left very early which was disruptive to our 2 year old, but he was ok. I told them after they walked me to the office that he could go and get baby something to eat etc. So technically I waited alone, which I was fine with.It went so quickly. I think its fine to go on your own, along as you are comfortable with that. It helps if its your decision. You'll be picked up and cared for soon after- Good luck! __________________ breast augmentation Date : Nov.2/09 Pre-breast augmentation 34A Post -Currently 34 small D :):) 375ccL / 400ccR Smooth Round Mentor Cohesive Gel Partially under the muscle 132lbs, 5'5" Mama to 4 kidlets.. Breastfed 8 years & loved every minute!

11-21-2009, 03:09 PM	#12
Sexy Taurus Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 414 Thanks: 231 Thanked 143 Times in 132 Posts	My mom dropped me off because she had to get back to help get my kids off to school. I didnt mind because I knew she would be back to pick me up. Besides my kids would have a fit if they would have had to stay home from school. I only waited in the waiting room for maybe all of 5 minutes before they called me to the back. So it wasnt so bad and I had friends and family calling to wish me luck so my phone calls actually kept me company. If you can handle waiting alone than go for it..Good luck on your upcoming breast augmentation. __________________ 5'7 130lbs Ribcage: 29 BWD: 13 Preop: 34A Postop: Hopefully 34DD 500cc's o/f to 515cc's Allergan Natrelle HP Surgery Date Nov. 4th

11-21-2009, 06:32 PM	#13
Shazza Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 119 Thanks: 48 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Well, I am going to try get dh to drop me off, but there is a good chance that I'll be taking a taxi.. it all depends on what's up with the job sites. I'm hoping his second in command can manage for an hour! Dh, will be too busy too stay, so he'll come pick me up when I'm done. It doesn't really bother me to think I'll have to go on my own, as long as I'm not taking a taxi back. Hey, I drove myself to the hospital when daughter #2 was born! What was I thinking.. Oh, just make sure the surgical centre has your hubby's cell # in case of emergency. __________________ Shaz 350cc smooth, silicone HP Height 5' 7 1/2" Weight 107lbs Fr happily accepted!

11-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#14
musbach01 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 506 Thanks: 4 Thanked 138 Times in 136 Posts	I don’t think so…. I had my hubby drop me off at the surgery center…. Not to much for them to do, and you are busy with paper work, nurses ect…. Take it easy after surgery, best of luck to you! __________________ Age:28 5'6" 120 lbs. PRE-breast augmentation: 34B POST-breast augmentation:34DD breast augmentation DATE:4/16/09 600cc/UNDER/SILICONE/MENTOR DR.TOM POUSTI www.justbreastimplants.com/Pousti/

11-21-2009, 08:43 PM	#15
Rosebud11 Will my lefty ever look like my righty??? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 664 Thanks: 119 Thanked 288 Times in 231 Posts	I pretty much did it alone. My mom went in with me until the nurse took me into the prep room...then my mom left and picked me up when it was all over. I didn't really think I needed anyone there with me. You will be sleeping once you go into the OR and won't know if anyone is there. __________________ Pre breast augmentation - 34C (small C on bigger side - I was asymmetrical) Post breast augmentation - 400 and 450 cc's; high profile; under muscle;areola incision; Mentor Memory Gel Silicone; Post breast augmentation Size - 34DD/34DDD/34F(depends upon bra ...they all run different even within the same manufacturer. And, no way do I look as big as these bras sound. :) ) Dr. Robert Cohen

11-21-2009, 09:19 PM	#16
sweetm 4 months out and loving them everyday! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 425 Thanks: 139 Thanked 164 Times in 139 Posts	My DF couldn't take time off work, so I gave him a big hug&kiss and took a cab to surgery alone... I waited alone in the surgical suite for 1-2 hours... went into surgery alone everything alone... hired an assistant to pick me up and stay with me at home for the first few hours until DF got home from work. It all worked out. I wasn't nervous... but then again, I'm the type of person that would do such a thing alone and not even notice the difference. I think you'll be fine. __________________ 5'6" 125 pounds Before: 34 A/small B After: 34C 330cc mod profile, round, textured, under the muscle, crease incision Boobs born on November 3, 2009!

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