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salome wilde · 07-05-2008, 01:17 PM

What did you sacrifice for a better surgery and for how long?

July 4 I had one shot and one smoke. No more of that for a while, lol

Medicines and Herbs to avoid (I verified these on the American Society of Anesthesiologists webpage, too)

No caffeine, either, right?

And do you stop taking vitamins altogether, or is it just Vitamin E?

Thanks in advance!

HappyinSoCal · 07-05-2008, 08:28 PM

I was told to stop taking all medications, any OTC medicines which contain asprin or ibuprofin, and no vitamins for at least 2 weeks prior to my surgery date. My PS never mentioned caffeine so I drank coffee the day before, as usual. Smoking was a definite no-no (some PSs won't perform a BA on you if you smoke.)

Soonergirl27 · 07-05-2008, 08:46 PM

I was told the same as HappyinSocal!!

Trailrunner · 07-05-2008, 09:13 PM

Same here. In fact the nurse said I could have a cup of coffee (black) the day of the surgery "if I need it" (yes I do!). THe PS uses local, not general which makes a difference in what you can consume the day of the surgery.
I figure if I'm not going to be able to poop for a week I may as well do my best with a strong shot of java beforehand!!!!

chelle75 · 07-06-2008, 12:29 AM

I gave up alcohol and all meds except for a daily multi vit.

Pinkie269 · 07-06-2008, 02:13 AM

The only thing my PS said was to not eat or drink after midnight!! And no smoking!!

xxAngelxx · 07-07-2008, 12:21 AM

I haven't drank anything (alcoholic) this past week. Other than that, I haven't given up anything. I don't take medication. I don't smoke. I take a multivitamin. But I haven't really changed anything. And I'll continue to have caffeine until the day before surgery lol.

Andrea88 · 07-07-2008, 03:35 AM

Beside the common list every p.s. orders you to give up 2weeks before, I gave up all drinks except water 1 month before.

jennram01 · 07-10-2008, 12:57 AM

I quit drinking and smoking 2 weeks before and Im happy to say that I am STILL quit smoking!!!! I smoked for 9 years, but I am doing my best to never go back!

Also, I avoided aspirin, and Vitamin E

boobarama · 07-10-2008, 02:51 AM

I have a list of the following things to avoid 2 weeks prior to surgery. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, root vegetables such as parsnips, potatoes, turnips & carrots;garlic,ginger, breath mints, ginseng,green & chinese tea, no alcohol, protein powders & protein bars. As well no aspirin or vitamin E. I don't know how one can avoid all those things for 2 weeks!

cheeky_87 · 07-10-2008, 08:22 AM

apologies if i seem naive and that - but why do we need to give up all this stuff? i understand about the vitamins and aspirin etc - but what about the food?

boobarama · 07-11-2008, 02:43 AM

Apparently those foods can thin the blood and can cause you to bleed more than normal during surgery.

jennram01 · 07-11-2008, 11:43 PM

I did not avoid any foods really besides almonds, because they are high in Vit E, otherwise I ate what I wanted. I think you will be fine, the main theings to avoid is alcohol and smoking. Those are probably the biggies

Goodluck!

hotmom143 · 07-12-2008, 12:01 AM

but what about lotions that have vitamin E in it? should i stop using that too my surgery is in 3 weeks.. and no protein bars?

Pinkie269 · 07-12-2008, 01:35 PM

You can still use the lotion with Vitamen E. It won't get into your blood stream.

hotmom143 · 07-12-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkie269

You can still use the lotion with Vitamen E. It won't get into your blood stream.

lol ok im not sure what that was about..lol

Mommy2J3 · 07-14-2008, 03:20 PM

I was only told to avoid Ibuprofen and vitamin E and alcohol. (I don't smoke so maybe thats why he didn't bother to tell me no smoking?) No foods were mentioned at all.

Interesting fact: My dr. told me to eat pineapple and take papaya tablets to help with bruising to be taken 3-4 days before surgery and continued for awhile after. (maybe 10 days I don't remember for sure) I thought this was interesting because I have not heard that one on here yet. (Have any of you?)

salome wilde · 07-16-2008, 12:50 AM

Breath mints? Really? Well, damn.

I'm taking the arnica and have pineapple juice onhand. I tapered off the vitamins till a week before, and had to have a couple Pamprin during that time.

Me (and my bowels) are jonesing for a strong cup of tea right about now. Screw it! I'll flush out with a few gallons of water tomorrow.

07-05-2008, 01:17 PM	#1
salome wilde Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 112 Thanks: 35 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	What did you give up pre-op? What did you sacrifice for a better surgery and for how long? July 4 I had one shot and one smoke. No more of that for a while, lol Medicines and Herbs to avoid (I verified these on the American Society of Anesthesiologists webpage, too) No caffeine, either, right? And do you stop taking vitamins altogether, or is it just Vitamin E? Thanks in advance! __________________ Height: 4'10" Weight: 95-99 Age: 28 Ribcage: 27" Pre-BA cup size: A, 11.5cm Post-BA: small D, 280cc filled to 315cc saline high profile unders, periareolar incision Last edited by Ivy; 07-10-2008 at 10:48 AM. Reason: removed link - it didn't work because it's filtered out

07-05-2008, 08:28 PM	#2
HappyinSoCal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. California Posts: 99 My Mood: Thanks: 46 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	I was told to stop taking all medications, any OTC medicines which contain asprin or ibuprofin, and no vitamins for at least 2 weeks prior to my surgery date. My PS never mentioned caffeine so I drank coffee the day before, as usual. Smoking was a definite no-no (some PSs won't perform a BA on you if you smoke.) __________________ Proud Stepmom of two and bio-mommy of one 2-year-old Firecracker (pumped for 9.5 months!) 5'9" 135 lbs Pre BA: Small B Post BA: Hoping for D BA Date: June 18th, 2008 (plus rhinoplasty) PS: Dr. Milind Ambe in Newport Beach, CA (he is incredible!) Info: 533cc/Round/Smooth/Mod+/Silicone/Unders/Inframammary Fold www.justbreastimplants.com/Ambe/

07-05-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
Soonergirl27 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pearl City, Hawaii Posts: 102 Thanks: 41 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	I was told the same as HappyinSocal!! __________________ 27yrs old 5'4 145lbs (still losing baby weight!) BA-19 June 08 Pre-BA Small A Post-BA-So far 36D, but I am very high still!! Saline/HP/Unders Left 450 filled to 525cc Right 500 filled to 550cc

07-05-2008, 09:13 PM	#4
Trailrunner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 213 My Mood: Thanks: 144 Thanked 119 Times in 84 Posts	Same here. In fact the nurse said I could have a cup of coffee (black) the day of the surgery "if I need it" (yes I do!). THe PS uses local, not general which makes a difference in what you can consume the day of the surgery. I figure if I'm not going to be able to poop for a week I may as well do my best with a strong shot of java beforehand!!!! __________________ 41 Years Young Mom of two daughters & two stepsons all teens! Height 5'9 Weight 135 Pre BA 34 A Post BA [IMG][/IMG] mid to full C Silicone Unders with lift Binelli incision[/size]

07-06-2008, 12:29 AM	#5
chelle75 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 254 My Mood: Thanks: 120 Thanked 83 Times in 74 Posts	I gave up alcohol and all meds except for a daily multi vit. __________________ [ 33 years old 5'5" 138 pounds Full Tummy Tuck & Breast Augmentation June 10, 2008 Pre BA saggy 36A after breastfeeding 3 babies 400cc, Mentor Memory Gel moderate profile crease incision, full unders Post BA 36D Mommy to 3 wonderful kids Wife for 13 years to the love of my life

07-06-2008, 02:13 AM	#6
Pinkie269 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	The only thing my PS said was to not eat or drink after midnight!! And no smoking!!

07-07-2008, 12:21 AM	#7
xxAngelxx lovin my big boobies Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 135 Thanks: 87 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts	I haven't drank anything (alcoholic) this past week. Other than that, I haven't given up anything. I don't take medication. I don't smoke. I take a multivitamin. But I haven't really changed anything. And I'll continue to have caffeine until the day before surgery lol. __________________ Pre-BA: full B/small C Post-BA: 550cc in each breast/full 36DD HP silicone unders Proud Mom of a Beautiful 5 Year Old Boy Waiting for the Love of My Life to Come Home From Iraq www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

07-07-2008, 03:35 AM	#8
Andrea88 My boobies are bigger:) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 406 My Mood: Thanks: 400 Thanked 147 Times in 130 Posts	Beside the common list every p.s. orders you to give up 2weeks before, I gave up all drinks except water 1 month before. __________________ Stats: 5'7 120 lbs 34/A currently a 34/DD 31 ribcage B.a. date: 05/23/08 Mod +/Saline/510cc Full Unders

07-10-2008, 12:57 AM	#9
jennram01 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 134 Thanks: 72 Thanked 28 Times in 24 Posts	I quit drinking and smoking 2 weeks before and Im happy to say that I am STILL quit smoking!!!! I smoked for 9 years, but I am doing my best to never go back! Also, I avoided aspirin, and Vitamin E __________________ 25 yrs old 5'9' 140 lbs 1 wonderful lil boy! pre: 34 A Post: 34D so far 420cc overfilled to 450 Unders

07-10-2008, 02:51 AM	#10
boobarama Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 30 My Mood: Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I have a list of the following things to avoid 2 weeks prior to surgery. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, root vegetables such as parsnips, potatoes, turnips & carrots;garlic,ginger, breath mints, ginseng,green & chinese tea, no alcohol, protein powders & protein bars. As well no aspirin or vitamin E. I don't know how one can avoid all those things for 2 weeks!

07-10-2008, 08:22 AM	#11
cheeky_87 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	apologies if i seem naive and that - but why do we need to give up all this stuff? i understand about the vitamins and aspirin etc - but what about the food?

07-11-2008, 02:43 AM	#12
boobarama Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 30 My Mood: Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Apparently those foods can thin the blood and can cause you to bleed more than normal during surgery.

07-11-2008, 11:43 PM	#13
jennram01 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 134 Thanks: 72 Thanked 28 Times in 24 Posts	I did not avoid any foods really besides almonds, because they are high in Vit E, otherwise I ate what I wanted. I think you will be fine, the main theings to avoid is alcohol and smoking. Those are probably the biggies Goodluck! __________________ 25 yrs old 5'9' 140 lbs 1 wonderful lil boy! pre: 34 A Post: 34D so far 420cc overfilled to 450 Unders

07-12-2008, 12:01 AM	#14
hotmom143 goin to destin till' wednesday!!!! YAY!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: louisville kentucky Posts: 520 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 230 Times in 195 Posts	but what about lotions that have vitamin E in it? should i stop using that too my surgery is in 3 weeks.. and no protein bars? __________________ AMANDA 5'4 110 LBS PRE BA: 34B POST BA: 34DD (so far) BA DATE:8/01/08 510CCS (L) 500CCS (R) SALINE UNDERS HP [/url]

07-12-2008, 01:35 PM	#15
Pinkie269 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	You can still use the lotion with Vitamen E. It won't get into your blood stream.

07-14-2008, 03:20 PM	#17
Mommy2J3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 119 Thanks: 175 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	I was only told to avoid Ibuprofen and vitamin E and alcohol. (I don't smoke so maybe thats why he didn't bother to tell me no smoking?) No foods were mentioned at all. Interesting fact: My dr. told me to eat pineapple and take papaya tablets to help with bruising to be taken 3-4 days before surgery and continued for awhile after. (maybe 10 days I don't remember for sure) I thought this was interesting because I have not heard that one on here yet. (Have any of you?)

07-16-2008, 12:50 AM	#18
salome wilde Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 112 Thanks: 35 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	Breath mints? Really? Well, damn. I'm taking the arnica and have pineapple juice onhand. I tapered off the vitamins till a week before, and had to have a couple Pamprin during that time. Me (and my bowels) are jonesing for a strong cup of tea right about now. Screw it! I'll flush out with a few gallons of water tomorrow. __________________ Height: 4'10" Weight: 95-99 Age: 28 Ribcage: 27" Pre-BA cup size: A, 11.5cm Post-BA: small D, 280cc filled to 315cc saline high profile unders, periareolar incision