Charleston Bound, part 2

Liz R. Thank you for reinforcing what thought could be a great little city to move to.



I will be in Charleston the last week in July and hope to see if it will be the place for me and my family to move to sometime soon. I love knowing how good the medical is. I'm searching for a plastic surgeon in Chicago out of Univ of Chi or Loyola if anyone has a recommendation. Due to insurance I can't go out of state. I should just look for a job while out there and move to charleston now haha! I have TE in that are failing and my current plastic surgeon want to fix it (his error) and have a third surgery. I am not letting this guy open me up one more time!



So happy I found this board, if I move to Charleston I should start a support group for y'all (did I say that right)?

Kathy:  Hope all went well for your Stage 2 surgery on the 1st!  Cascader:  Best wishes for you on your upcoming surgery!  Please keep us posted!

 What is the weather like in South Carolina now?  My son will be attending University of South Carolina (Columbia, about 1 1/2 hrs inland from Charleston) as a Freshman in the fall and we are heading there for Orientation at the end of the month.  I am expected VERY HOT.  I am super excited as it gives me yet another reason to travel to SC!  It is a long way from home but SC is practically our home away from home these days! 

 Hope everyone is doing great! I am enjoying newly single life (husband & I recently split after 25 yrs together) - though with 3 children home, it can be a challenge at times!  Take care! Liz 

Liz, just got here . Its late and right now it is 79degrees and humid,big change for me coming from dry mountain air. Long day of travel, looking forward to a day to get organized, then pre-op Wednesday. Here we go!

Wishing you a pleasent sleep tomorrow and a speedy healing.  Before you know it you will be on the other side.  Healing hugs, Jamie

Cascader,  I've been MIA for a while, but wishing you the best outcome ever.  Post when you feel up to it.  Hope you heal and feel well soon.

Linda 

Welcome to the other side Cascader!  May your healing be swift.

Liz, I am at east cooper and they are taking very good care of me . Hubby stayed last night but don't think he needs to stay again tonight. They just took the implant out on the other side and will wait to see what it looks like, most likely will have to have a lift later on . Got up to use the bathroom, took some pain meds. Have been having allergic reactions to antibiotic so keep switching me. Just sent hubby out to find a starbucks, you know us pacific northwesters, nothing else will do . Thanks for the good wishes.

So sorry to hear of the nausea. I had it pretty bad after Stage 1. Asked for the anti nausea patch for Stage 2 and it worked much better. Hoping yours is short lived.

Hi all, I Am out of the hospital and resting in my nest of pillows. Feeling better and easier to move about now. Off pain meds but still sleeping ALOT . Raining here in charleston, tornado warnings in surrounding areas but I am oblivious . Wishing my husband was a better cook. Hope u r all well!

Thanks jacee. Yep took a pain pill in the middle of night, just one but they totally zonk me out and I have crazy dreams. I have 2 drains both on my right , one hip one breast.

I have to figure out the pillow thing , it's my lower back that hurts the most. Hubby did good this morn, found "sprout" a natural food restaurant and they are juicing me high protein high vit c smoothies. Perfect as not much of an appetite yet. Time for a nap . Lol.

Cascader~

Do you have a pillow or bolster under your knees?  My PT always puts a bolster under my knees when I'm laying on the table, and it takes the strain off lower back right away.

I'm taking note of the Sprout restaurant for sure.  I may end up in Charleston for surgery so have been following this thread though it's not as busy as NOLA.  Are you staying within walking distance of the hospital?

I have a two-hour phone consultation with Dr. Massey tomorrow morning.  She is my last hope.  Who is your doctor?  I will be at Roper - have to because of my heart history.  Heard it's really nice, but would have loved the smaller setting in NOLA.  Have always wanted to go to Charleston though and plan to go at least 3 days prior to visit while I am still feeling good.

Hope your energy picks up soon, and you can get out more.  Take care!

Pinkheart,  I had Dr. Massey at Roper.  Love her and loved Roper.  The nurses are all great there and you will be better off at a full-fledged hospital.  Yes, do visit Charleston before your surgery.  It is a beautiful town with a lot of history, lovely homes, great shopping and restaurants.  The beaches and the water are wonderful. It is all of what southern hospitality has to offer.  It  I think some of the other ladies on here will vouch for this also.   I did tour NOLA when I was there visiting.  It is lovely and private, but I still love Roper and Charleston. You will be happy wherever you go as long as it is with Dr. Massey!!!!  I don't think you will be disappointed. Good luck..

Cascader,  Glad to hear things are going well and you are feeling better and healing everyday.   

Hi Girls!  Haven't been on in a long time!  I read, but do not post.  I am doing great...it was a long journey, but it feels wonderful to be complete.  I would at some point like to have my nips touched up again, but for right now, I am totally satisfied!  Miss all my Charleston girls, but looks like a few of us might be meeting up for a short get together.  This site, along with Dr. Massey, has created some wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime!   PinkHeart, You will LOVE Charleston!!!!  Fleet Landing is a very nice restaurant in the waterfront.  Eat out on the deck if possible!   Roper Hospital is wonderful. Dr. Massey has her own nurses that only tend to her patients...it is like they are always right outside your door.  You must give yourself a couple of days to tour Charleston before surgery too.  You will not regret that choice.  Best of luck. 

Sandy B.

Hi everyone, thank you for the well wishes. Sore today, overdid the walking yesterday and out to dinner. Getting my drain bulb changed out today so an unschefulrd dr visit and then nothing but reading . Pinkheart, it was the Boathouse restaurant on Breech inlet, across the bridge from CHS between Sullivan's island and Isle of Palms.

Sandy, good to hear from you!! I am almost finished. Heading to NOLA in a few weeks for tats with Vinnie. Will also see Dr. Massey. Can imagine being finished!!! Have your tats just faded? Is that to be expected??