As exciting as your cosmetic surgery may be, it’s important to consider how you will manage during your post-operative recovery period. Depending on the procedure you are considering (or have already scheduled), you have to be prepared for some downtime.
“Downtime” means different things to different people. Your surgeon will advise you about how many days you’ll have to wait before you can lift things and drive. Both of these tasks will weigh heavily on how fast you can get back to your life post-surgery.
Further, don’t forget about the actual recovery period: coming significant discomfort may require pain medication. You may have drains to empty and keep track of, as well as special garments you must wear. You’ll also need assistance with activities of daily living including using the bathroom, showering, getting dressed, and preparing food. Last but certainly not least, communication with your doctor is paramount to ensuring the best outcome. Scheduling and going to follow-up appointments and keeping your surgeon apprised of how you feel during your recovery are very important steps in the process.
And, we haven’t even mentioned the million other things you do every day for your family. When you are in your post-op recovery period, someone else is going to have to manage food, chores, cleaning, etc.
Get the post-op help you need
All of that being said, it’s clear you are going to need some helping hands after your cosmetic surgery. And, let’s be honest. Your partner, grown kids, friends—they all have lives and responsibilities of their own. As much as they say they will help and you hope it’s true, you also know that relying on others to prioritize your post-op needs may be a mistake.
Yes, even relying solely on your spouse may not be in your family’s best interests. Why? As you know, recovering from surgery is not the easiest of tasks. You already know it will be difficult to move around. Will others put their lives on hold to be there when you need a trip to the bathroom?
Exactly. The truth is, they may want to help you. They may even take time off to help you. However, a misstep or over exertion too soon after surgery can set your recovery back and impact the overall outcome. It’s a better idea to have someone by your side who knows exactly how to care for your particular post-op needs.
That’s why we invite you to learn more about CosMed At Home.
How can CosMed At Home help me after my cosmetic surgery?
We are so glad you asked!
CosMed At Home provides skilled, reliable and friendly nurses who have significant experience caring for patients after cosmetic surgery. They come to your home (or hotel, if you are traveling to New Jersey from out of town). In fact, they will even drive you to the place where you will be recovering. Then, you won’t have to lift a finger! Your nurse will care for you in the privacy and comfort of your home.
Rest assured, our nurses know exactly how to manage your pain and will know when and if your doctor needs to be contacted. In addition to hands-on assistance with all your post-op needs, your CosMed At Home nurse will help you manage many other tasks, including:
• making doctors’ appointments
• driving you to follow-up visits
• filling prescriptions
• light food prep
• ordering food
• changing bedding
• and other household requests, within reason
Contact CosMed At Home to reserve your post-op nurse today
We recommend contacting CosMed At Home to schedule your in-home skilled nurse at least two weeks before cosmetic surgery.
When you make the decision to hire a CosMed At Home nurse, you can rest assured all of your post-op needs will be taken care of in the manner you need, want, and deserve. Just imagine, recuperating from your surgery in luxury—not having to lift a finger to do anything!
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll have someone by your side; companionship will be helpful to keeping your spirits up so the healing process is maximized and you wind up with the results you want!
