What should i do know to prepare for surgery

[Steveischanging 0]

I am six week from my surgery, any suggestions of what I can do today to start getting ready?

[bmbrush413 124]

Good luck! I'm 6 days post-op, so I'm still really close to the front lines! Just a couple of things that I can think of... First, make sure you are learning to drink really slowly...sip, don't gulp! It will help in the beginning. Start your Vitamin regimen now so that you're in the habit - and find ones you like with your dietician/doctor's approval. Also, try some different kinds of Protein shake/supplements and have a variety around for after you get home. Make sure all of your laundry is done, clean and put away (not a huge pile like mine!!) before you go. Also, bring chapstick with you to the hospital. It's a godsend. If you're not a Water drinker now, start. It takes a lot more than you think to get in 64 oz a day!

[Steveischanging 0]

Thank you for the advice, I will make sure I bring the chapstick, i did not think of that, however I can see where that will be very useful

[No game 14,436]

For the hospital I wore extra big sweats so coming home was more comfortable.. And a really big zip up sweatshirt to throw on over my hospital gown for when I went walking through the halls! You will be walking right after surgery.

Other than that make sure you have a variety of things to drink off of your approved list. Oh and homemade chicken broth! Way better than the nasty tasting can stuff.

[bmbrush413 124]

Oh yeah - definitely loose pants... My most annoying incision is right near my bellybutton so everything has to sit well below the waist. And sugar-free popsicles have been my savior as far as getting my liquids in when I'm having a hard time drinking.

[rdt210 82]

I'm a week out, but prior to surgery I started getting out of the habit of drinking with meals because I knew that would be a big change for me. I started taking Multivitamins a few weeks before, and cut out soda and stopped using a straw.

I didn't bring much to the hospital with me - magazines (which I didn't even pick up once), a light-weight robe for my walks so I wasn't flashing everyone (something you can throw over your shoulders because you'll be hooked up to your IV and you can't stick your arms through anything). I brought a pair of slippers, but just ended up wearing the highly-fashionable non-slip socks they give you. I slept a lot and watched tv most of the time. I brought lip balm with me, but they had some on my bedside for me also. I wore the same clothes home that I wore there - baggy and stretchy!

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Prep your fridge and freezer beforehand. Get a timer!

I made sure I had homemade broth, sugar free popsicles, and I borrowed a juicer so I could make fresh juice for myself.

[gagirl0583 10]

Ok .. what did you need a timer for??

[wonder_mommy 6]

Ok .. what did you need a timer for??

Alot of people use a timer for eating. They will take a bite and then set the timer for two minutes and wait to take another bite until the timer goes off.

[Geminidrive 389]

Clean out your kitchen, get rid of all the junk. Stock up on Water. I would steer clear of stocking up on anything else because your taste buds may change and you will toss out the stuff you won't use.