Haven't seen a list quite like this, so I hope it is helpful for someone. All of these are available on Amazon.

While I'm obese and now just after post op, I've used a toilet tissue holder to get back all the way to clean. It looks like a giant kitchen utensil, but it was recommended to me after ankle surgery last year. A similar item on Amazon is called a long reach comfort wipe.

Another helpful item is a reacher. It's like a claw with a trigger. It's helpful for getting dressed post-op and to pick up items from the floor.

One more indispensable item is a portable pole. On Amazon search for a mobility pole. I have the standers security pole and grab bar installed temporarily next to our toilet.

Molly (10/2/13)

The inexpensive long reach comfort wipe on Amazon is a piece of junk. I tossed mine in the trash after the first attempt to use. Buy a good one or don't bother.

The one I have looks like big kitchen thongs. It was the only one that I couldn't find on Amazon anymore. They did sell them at the hospital, though.

The one I have looks like big kitchen thongs. It was the only one that I couldn't find on Amazon anymore. They did sell them at the hospital, though.

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?,,,please

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?,,,please

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?' date=',,please[/quote']

I am really good at beating myself up, so I didn't cheat so I couldn't blame myself if anything went wrong. So, my thoughts are to not dwell on it and go forward from here. Good luck on Tuesday!

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?' date=',,please[/quote']

I am really good at beating myself up, so I didn't cheat so I couldn't blame myself if anything went wrong. So, my thoughts are to not dwell on it and go forward from here. Good luck on Tuesday!

Thanks darling.

Thanks darling.

I've been thinking about your question a little more. Again, don't beat yourself up but you probably should mention this to someone at your clinic, too.

I've been thinking about your question a little more. Again, don't beat yourself up but you probably should mention this to someone at your clinic, too.