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Are there any hairstylist out there who've had the procedure?

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thedivinemsQ    89

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Hi there, hair stylist or anyone in the service industry too!

My surgery date is June 13 and I'm scheduled to be back to work June 25th. My concern is Water consumption while working on clients. I was seriously considering a sports beer drinking helmet, but then realized I can't use a straw. How have you coped with this challenge. I was thinking that sucking ice cubes would be better than stopping a cut or color every every 3 minutes to take a sip of water...

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newat52    1,613

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Hi there, hair stylist or anyone in the service industry too!

My surgery date is June 13 and I'm scheduled to be back to work June 25th. My concern is Water consumption while working on clients. I was seriously considering a sports beer drinking helmet, but then realized I can't use a straw. How have you coped with this challenge. I was thinking that sucking ice cubes would be better than stopping a cut or color every every 3 minutes to take a sip of water...

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I would so let you cut and color my hair while you are wearing a beer helmet! It would make for a fun time! lol!

I would suggest get a huge insulated mug and big straw and just leave it close and then not even pick it up to drink. Just take your mouth to it.

Or use a bikers back that have the straws on your shoulder. That would be conversation material. :-)

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newat52    1,613

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I started using a straw early. It helped me get in more Water. Did not give me gas at all. Some people have straws in the hospital.

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thedivinemsQ    89

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My doctor seems to be VERY anti straw... I hope I don't have issues with them because that would make life quite a bit easier like our above examples of the biker's bottles or drink helmet :huh:

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Nicolanz    1,484

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I have a big ol Water jug at my station and drink from while doing my client's hair. They don't mind and it's actually my trademark LOL! Even before surgery, I'm always drinking water. They make fun of my green jug and if it's not there, they ask where it is!

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amandalynn76    15

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I'm a stylist. I had my surgery 5/13 and I can drink pretty well. I am going to give myself a few extra minutes between clients so I can take time to drink. If you get a lot of colors you can focus on drinking while they are processing. You will be surprised how much Water you can get in after a week. Well at least I feel I can get a lot in. It's the food that's hard to get down for me. I'm a week out and feel great. I just have a little tenderness where the incision sites are.

Happy styling!

Amanda

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amandalynn76    15

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I also use a straw and have been fine. I just try not to sip too big :)

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jlteaford    8

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Look at something like a camel back water bottle. It is a straw but the liquid does not go back down so you don't get the air. I used one of these right after surgery at the beginning and had no problems as all. I use a straw occassionally now and have not had any problems. My surgeon said after about 3 months it becomes a personal decision.

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Hi there, I have been a stylist for 44 yrs, had surgery on 5-7 doing OK, just having some kind of allergic reaction to something can't figure it out. I've had this horrible itching for 10 days now.been to my GP 2 times got a shot on Friday, still itching. I'm still working, just cut way back during my healing time.i can't wait to get back my stamina.doing better every day,if I could sleep better( itching) I would be great.Good luck to you, don't work to hard. I know how hard our job can be.

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Francieb    15

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My surgery is scheduled for July 2nd. I'm a hairdresser, and I drink Water constantly. I can't see that it's going to be a problem. I am only taking ten days off. Is that a reasonable amount of time?

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amandalynn76    15

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My surgery is scheduled for July 2nd. I'm a hairdresser' date=' and I drink Water constantly. I can't see that it's going to be a problem. I am only taking ten days off. Is that a reasonable amount of time?[/quote']

I took off 2 weeks and I really could have gone back earlier. I do suggest spacing your clients out a bit or working a half day for a few days. I just felt a little tired. I also had no complications after surgery. Also, make sure to give yourself enough time to eat and drink. But you could also do that while your colors are processing too.

Hope this helps.

Amanda

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thedivinemsQ    89

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I've booked 12 days off...everyone is so different so I have no idea what would be good...my week back I booked pretty light though, so it should be ok. And then summer is not as busy for me so it should be plenty of time to ease back in. I keep hearing people are so tired after surgery and some for. Long time, and that freaks me out.

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Francieb    15

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Thanks Amanda! Good to know. I was kinda stressing about it.

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