Guest guest Posted December 28, 2001 Report Share Posted December 28, 2001 In a message dated 12/28/2001 7:05:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, mlbnhb@... writes: > Part 2 - You got bathed while you were shaved...I am jealous. I had > a 400 lb. man come at me with an electric razor (dry) and let it > rip! Ouch! Dr. Kennedy's standing order are to shave front and back > from just below the breast to the toes. Makes sense as a lot of > bacteria can be held in the hair shafts. Gloved hands are everywhere > during this operation and bacteria can be moved by the gloves. I > agree with you that it is very interesting to see the differences > between surgeons doing the same operation. > > Dear Surfacehippies: I've noticed quite a few posts talking about being shaved pre-op. I had a BHR with Mr. Treacy on October 18 and the only awareness I have of being shaved is that when I woke up, I noticed that the hair on part of my outer thigh appeared to have vanished. Certainly no-one mentioned shaving to me while I was conscious and other than around the wound area, I wasn't shaved at all. Apparently whatever was shaved was done after my general anesthetic was administered. I went under at 11 a.m. and woke at about 12:30 p.m. in my room, all done. I understand the entire procedure took about 40 minutes and that I was in the recovery room for the remaining 45 minutes or so. I am now 10 weeks post-op and rejoicing with each pain-free step I take on my left side. Last Wednesday, I did some sparring with one of my karate students and had a fine time. I suppose the minimal hair loss had something to do with preserving my strength! Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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