If I had to pick one thing that I would suggest to anyone getting this surgery to have on hand post op it would be a heating pad. I am 4 weeks out, yesterday. I have had my heating pad plugged in next to my bed for 4 weeks. The first few weeks I used it on the low setting on my stomach. It really really helped, than I used it when I overdid it and my abdominal muscles hurt and last night was my first night back at the gym (released yesterday) and I am using it on my sore sore muscles. It has been a life saver.

I have had a loving relationship with a heating pad for many years now. My first love was for "girl issues". We spent many, many years together. My HP helped me through so many horrible months of cramps. But, years passed and HP grew cold. So I found a new love. My new HP has warmed my heart and soul. ( and knees, leg and lower back) I can only imagine the comfort it will provide once I am home for surgery and needing that familiar happy warm feeling!