November 09, 2025

EP 118: Plastic Surgery and Post-Operative Recovery

1 hour 15 minutes

In this episode, Nurse Erica shares her personal journey through surgery and recovery, detailing the challenges she faced both physically and emotionally. She discusses the importance of having a supportive caregiver, the complexities of post-operative care, and the emotional toll of recovery. Erica reflects on her experiences with pain management, nutrition, and the unexpected complications that arose during her healing process. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the need for patience and self-compassion during recovery, while also providing insights for others considering similar procedures.

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Chapters:

00:00 Episode Introduction: Plastic Surgery and Recovery Journey

03:14 The Decision-Making Process for Surgery

04:58 Stopping GLP-1's Prior to Surgery

06:10 Plastic Surgeon Versus Cosmetic Surgeons

07:30 Fleur De Lis Incision

09:45 Preparations and Expectations

12:51 Pre-Op

15:48 PACU

24:00 Incisions, Drains and a Foley, Oh My!

28:56 Post Op Days One, Two and Three

30:40 Equipment and Supply Recommendations

32:50 Appetite and Supplements

36:00 Weight Loss From Surgery

37:50 Post-Op Support System

41:40 Managing Post-Op Complications

44:20 Constipation and Compression Garments

51:07 Post-Op Massage

55:00 No One Warns You About the Arm Pits!

1:00:21 Enema of the Week Award

1:07:58 Back Numbness

1:12:55 Sleeping Needs

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