I know there is a thread about what to take to the hospital, but is there a thread of what to have on hand at home? if not any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

My surgery date is a week after yours - June 16th, so I'm working on the same question!

What I've got on my list so far is:

• protein shakes (of course) - I've been sampling to try to find ones I like
• broth
• V8
• thermos for taking cold or hot liquids out as needed
• various chewable vitamins - I ordered a sample pack from celebratevitamins.com - haven't tried them yet..
• I'm concerned about having to maybe travel for work while on pre-op or mushies so I also bought a cooler lunch bag and a food canister - like a thermos but for solid food

I look forward to seeing other suggestions. I'm sure I'm forgetting a million things!

-Susan

Ditto above plus these were keys to my survival....

Blender bottles -1 have two different sizes and even 4 1/2 months out I use them every day

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Broths and cream soups

Drinkable yogurt ... Kefir had less sugar than a lot of other ones (very encouraged by my nut, but check with your surgeon to make sure this is on your OK list)

GasX strips

Mio or Dasani drops or crystal light or tea bags...something to add to Water since a lot of people have a hard time drinking plain water postop. (I couldn't drink it until 3+ months out)

Elastic waist pants - you will be very swollen and bloated. I couldn't wear jeans for 2 weeks.

Comfy (loose) bra - most people have an incision right in the middle at bra strap level

A lot of people have issues with constipation, so you may want to consider Metamucil, benefiber, miralax, milk of magnesia, etc.

Love this question. Can't wait to see the replies. Surgery 3 weeks and counting down!

House shoes or slip on shoes in case you are too sore to bend over. I agree with flavoring for Water. Have your house clean before going to hospital and have laundry caught up.

Jello, Popsicles, and yogurt.

All of the above! Plus I have these recommendations:

• Give your dwelling a good cleaning. You're not going to want to do much for awhile post-op
• If you can afford it, get a massage as close to the surgery date as possible. Really helps ease the tension and helps release toxins.
• Comfy slippers that slip on easily
• DVDs, games, and things to keep you entertained/engaged during your recovery period
• If you cook, make batches of stock and freeze in pint containers
• Select the room that will be your "sanctuary" for at least the first few days. Fill the room with things that make you smile. Maybe pictures, candles or some flowers
• If possible, rid your dwelling of foods that are not allowed, especially chips and sweets

Good luck, see you on the "loser's bench"!

Be well…

I am having my surg on May 22, 2014 I have made my list of what to take to the Hospital and what to have on hand at home. I also have made a list of house hold chores that im going to do before surg. Im trying not to take to much to the hospital so here is my list

1)Gas x strips

2) Listering strips

3) Phone and charger

4) 2 pillows one to sleep with and one to hold onto my stomach for deep breathing and coughing

5)Chap stick

6) deodorant

7) Baby wipes

8) Pen and Paper

9) tooth paste and brush

10) Nail file

11) eye drops

12) Lotion with Vit E and Keratin

13) Book to read

14) wearing the same clothes home that I came to the hospital in

15) slip on shoes

If anyone else have anything else I might need please let me know

Thank you

Thankfully I won't have to worry about cleaning or anything, my parents moved in with me after they retired, so I have plenty of help at home, that is one less worry