Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi Britt, My therapist suggested a treatment the day after surgery as well. But, I ended up going three days post-op because of scheduling problems. Good luck, on > Hello! > First off I have been reading this group off and on for over a year > and have found it SO helpful. I'm going in on Tuesday (3/2) for > upper & lower. I'm nervous, but since I've read so much on this > site, I am at ease (for the most part!). > I am wondering how soon after surgery folks went in for MLD? I have > an appointment the day after my surgery and am a little nervous that > may be too early. Any suggestions? > > Thank you all! > > Britt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi Britt, I had a session about 4 days pre-op (that was the closest to surgery I could get an appointment) since my therapist wanted to " open things up " . Then I had my first appointment the day I got out of hospital, which was day 2 post-op (not including day of surgery). I don't think it will be a problem, just let your therapist know if you feel any pain at all, normally this is a light touch therapy that gently opens up the teensy little channels in the lymphatic system. I did feel pain, but it turned out that the therapist was gently working on my upper lip, and it was being irritated by the twisted wire surgical hooks underneath! So we went easier there. One thing I found was very helpful for me was that my therapist showed me some simple things I could do myself, to keep things moving between sessions. As soon as I could, the first day of surgery, I started a gentle self-massage. I did it as often as I could remember, probably 3-4 times a day. You might want to ask about that. Good luck, hope you're eating all your favourite foods this weekend!!!! > Hello! > First off I have been reading this group off and on for over a year > and have found it SO helpful. I'm going in on Tuesday (3/2) for > upper & lower. I'm nervous, but since I've read so much on this > site, I am at ease (for the most part!). > I am wondering how soon after surgery folks went in for MLD? I have > an appointment the day after my surgery and am a little nervous that > may be too early. Any suggestions? > > Thank you all! > > Britt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi Britt, I had a session about 4 days pre-op (that was the closest to surgery I could get an appointment) since my therapist wanted to " open things up " . Then I had my first appointment the day I got out of hospital, which was day 2 post-op (not including day of surgery). I don't think it will be a problem, just let your therapist know if you feel any pain at all, normally this is a light touch therapy that gently opens up the teensy little channels in the lymphatic system. I did feel pain, but it turned out that the therapist was gently working on my upper lip, and it was being irritated by the twisted wire surgical hooks underneath! So we went easier there. One thing I found was very helpful for me was that my therapist showed me some simple things I could do myself, to keep things moving between sessions. As soon as I could, the first day of surgery, I started a gentle self-massage. I did it as often as I could remember, probably 3-4 times a day. You might want to ask about that. Good luck, hope you're eating all your favourite foods this weekend!!!! > Hello! > First off I have been reading this group off and on for over a year > and have found it SO helpful. I'm going in on Tuesday (3/2) for > upper & lower. I'm nervous, but since I've read so much on this > site, I am at ease (for the most part!). > I am wondering how soon after surgery folks went in for MLD? I have > an appointment the day after my surgery and am a little nervous that > may be too early. Any suggestions? > > Thank you all! > > Britt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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