Hi All, Brand new ot the site. My surgery is 12/8. I a mwondering what I can do beofre going in to prepare fpr the week after coming home. Any thoughts?

Thanks Don:rolleyes:

'There is a list in pre op post op questions section I used it last week. I will tell you that the gauze pads I'll never use...my mother inlaw is a wound nurse and the incisions should be left open and nothing put on them. Stool softener was also on that list and I had diarrhea so I did have to run out for Immodium. Other than that I'd go by that list.

You will probably be given post-op material which will include the post-op diet of Clear liquids, liquids, mushies, and solids. I would shop for the liquids and clear liquids before surgery...like chicken consome, sugar free Jello, etc.

Here are some other helpful items: a pill crusher, chewable gas tablets (or strips), bottled Water (medication made my mouth really dry).

Carol

Here is my list:

heating pad

flexible ice pack

liquid tylenol (they make adult strength)

chewable or liquid gas-x

a few books or movies

comfy clothes (loose waisted shorts or jumpers, elastic waist pants)

squishy pillow for car ride (guard against seatbelt)

a sports bra (doc said no underwire for a few days)

protien shakes

flavored water

make sure you have a good blender

I bought a drink mixer for the protien mix (cost $10 at walmart)

broth or stuff to make broth

sugarfree popsicles and jello

sugar free gum (ask your doctor)

sugar free breathmints (ask your doctor)

*Ask at your pre-op for the pain med prescription so you can have it all ready to go when you get home, our walgreens has to order liquid pain meds and it takes 3 days to get them.

~Mandy

You will probably be given post-op material which will include the post-op diet of clear liquids, liquids, mushies, and solids. I would shop for the liquids and clear liquids before surgery...like chicken consome, sugar free Jello, etc.

Here are some other helpful items: a pill crusher, chewable gas tablets (or strips), bottled Water (medication made my mouth really dry).

Carol

I just had to write and tell....your little saying above your chart just cracked me up!!!! I sat here giggleing until my hubby had decided he had better check on me!!! humor is such a great thing! loved it!

Vicki:D