anyone have a list of things they made sure to have for after surgery?

things you forgot or realized you needed?

things you wish you would have had, or things that would have worked/helped?

things you did to prepare for being out of it and out of comission for a few weeks?

I have a lot to do/get toghether/work out having 4 kids, 2 of which are toddlers. (i have no family close to me) I have to figure out when/where the littles ones will go. how to get the others to school. how i will manage to not pick up the little ones after i'm able to do more (one is still in a baby bed)....

i want to be very prepared so that very little comes up unexpected.

I do my grocery shopping monthly (for the most part) hubby will run to the store for milk and juice if i need those kinds of things, but the house will be stocked with food...

any special foods i will want?

big, little, important, insignificant...any and all...what would you recommend?

I tried to do a search to see if a list had been made, but either i don't know what i'm doing, it was way back in time, or there was none.

I'm sure others would like to see this too, from the been there done that group!!!

HI Wannabe,

A few things came to mind...for the hospital ..chapstick and throat losenges.

At home I found a wedge pillow for bed really helped and I had use of an electric recliner the first week and found it to be wonderful. If you a can rent, or borrow one you may find it a big help. I slept in both the first week as it was hard to get comfy and had to switch a few times each night. The first week was definetly the hardest. I also found a nightie was easiest at first. (I had a lower body lift)

I'm sure I will think of a few more things to add. Do you have a set date yet and what are you having done?

Take care.

Barb