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10 days until surgery!

I am 10!days away from surgery and I am so excited and cannot wait! I am trying to make sure I have everything I need by then. What all do I need to take with me when I go in for surgery?

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    If you are large chested I recommend a sports bra. I have heard some docs rec against them but mine was fine with it so long as the band didn't press on any incisions. Without it, one of my breasts wa

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Are you overnight or outpatient?

9 days for me!! I'm so excited! I'd recommend chapstick (only because others have told me) If you are out patient like me then I just needed the basics until I got home! Best wishes to you! July band buddy!

Congrulations and Good Luck

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I am outpatient, and I am looking forward to this journey and utilizing this new tool I will have!

If you are large chested I recommend a sports bra. I have heard some docs rec against them but mine was fine with it so long as the band didn't press on any incisions. Without it, one of my breasts was pressing on an incision and causing lots of discomfort. The bra helped a lot.

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I am going to buy one this week, anything else you can think of would be greatly appreciated!

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I am going to buy one this week, anything else you can think of would be greatly appreciated!

I brought chapstick/ sweatpants Thats pretty much it.

I also got my prescriptions filled before hand. For home -> Bought a back massager, heating pad, pillows, clear Protein, gasx, and I think thats it....

If you are large chested I recommend a sports bra. I have heard some docs rec against them but mine was fine with it so long as the band didn't press on any incisions. Without it' date=' one of my breasts was pressing on an incision and causing lots of discomfort. The bra helped a lot.[/quote'] just wondering why a sports bra? I gave very comfy underwire bras, are they a no-no? just wondering if I need to buy a sports bra.

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