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I'm sure someone has posted something like this before - but I couldn't find it. Feel free to link me to it if you know of a good post on this subject.

What do you need to have pre-op so that you are ready for the immediate post-op? I'm talking about what you take with you to the hospital and what you need on hand for when you first come home. I am a list making fanatic, so I've already got one going...

The only things I've thought of so far are:

TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL:

My own pillow.

My own toothpaste/toothbrush

A hairbrush

comfy clothes without elastic bands at the waist

Gas-X strips.

my phone (MAN I wish I had a tablet!) and charger

Magazines or books

IPOD

TO HAVE ON HAND AT HOME:

make sure my laundry is done before I go in for surgery, lol - don't need that chore waiting for post-op me!

bottled Water

Protein Shakes

Vitamins? IDK what kind for post op?

broth

tea? IDK if tea is okay? any kinds I shouldn't have?

I don't have a surgery date, but this stuff is already on my mind!! Any help is appreciated!

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I bought sippy cups. It makes it easy to drink and you can keep track of your intake. I also felt like wow I have had 3 cups this morning

Hospital

Chapstick

Robe

House shoes - they will make you walk after surgery

At home

Vitamins - liquid is best, but I found that chewables worked great

My doc said the first week after surgery he was more concerned about my Fluid intake and if I did not feel like shakes or Protein that was ok. Always follow your doctors orders.

I also love my pedialite frozen pops.

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Post-op:

SF popsicles

SF Jello

Decaf coffee & tea

Low calorie broth

Water bottle that has measures on it

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