I have surgery on wednesday..my nerves are getting better...wanting to know any tips..or ideas..what to get to prepare..i got enough protien shakes..any ideas of what else I should get..unflavored..anythkng you post op peeps found you needed after the surgery you didnt think ???

Stay prayed up put it in GODSHANDS. I GO IN TOMORROW THE 6TH

I got gas x tablets strips did not work well for me, wylers bouillon cubes chicken or beef, crystal light, alcohol wipes to sterilize area where u give yourself shots, get all prescriptions filled, get acid reducers, comfy gowns, follow doc insructions, take plenty naps allow yourself to heal. I bought cream for my incisions. Get a smallnote pad write your water intake stuff like that. I also checked my blood pressure daily. I also went and got my favorite smelling hand lotion it comforted me. Other than that sit back and enjoy the ride oh I forgot sf popcycles. Good luck

Hi there,

I highly recommend that you do all you can to clear your intestines. Like empty. I didn't, big mistake. I didn't realize this untill about 7 days out or so. Out of the blue, I had a constipation situation not to be believed. Sorry if this is TMI, but if I can protect one person..... It wasn't that there was much in my intestines, but the small amount had changed texture during its extended stay in my body. I have a high tolerance for pain, but let me tell you.... I tried an enema, stool softeners, and finally a suppository laxative. Nothing. I really thought I was gonna have to go to the ER. I would rather have the surgery again than have to pass that through my body again. Major agony.

If your dr ok's it, take milk of magnesia as soon as he says, or whatever he recommends, trust me, I will do everything in my power to never go trough that again!

Congratulations on your new journey, and we look forward to your updates!

I am 10 Weeks out and take a colace at least once a day. I had helped so much with going to the bathroom.