Have questions about my surgery Thursday

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

My surgeons office told me to wash with antibacterial soap the night before surgery. Does anyone know if it is okay if it is scented too? Second, just supposed to be in the hospital for one night. Should I bring anything? Last question, My surgeon is also going to prepare my hiatal hernia. Do you think their is going to be more pain? Okay, one more question sorry. Can you tell me your experiences when you first woke up in recovery and your first few days home? Thank you all so much!

[alexsisv 139]

hi there! Interesting request about the soap but scented should be fine. I would recommend chapstick, loose pants, a good book and a cell phone charger if you have a phone. I didn't experience more pain as a result of my hernia repair and sleeving. In recovery, you feel loopy and stoned. If you are in pain make sure they give you meds. No need to suffer or tough it out. First few days/weeks are tough. I'm not going to sugar coat it. Small sips, don't rush to get to purees, rest. Be your own patient advocate - if something is feeling weird or making you worry, talk to your surgeon. This is a life long journey and the discomfort will get better. You can do this.

[nairobi78 58]

Hey it doesn't matter if its scented they probly are going to give you something at the hospital to prep with also i had the three packages of surgical wipes I had to wipe down from head to toe with i took my cell phone charger ipad they had free wifi extra set of pjs to walk the halls with personal hygiene items also i would take some chap stick for your lips afterwards they are going to be dry i found out the next morning when my surgeon came in to check on me that i had hiatal hernia repaired during the surgery i did my swollening test the same day then i was able to walk with assistance down the hall im hope doing ok just gassy but i walk four times in the morning from the farest room to the front door to try to move the gas around im okay at home im drinking have my pillows and my heating pad i love taking a hot shower the hot Water on my sore areas feel great

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you so much. Also thank you for not sugar coating it. The truth is always better. Those were all great things to bring. I am so happy to hear that you did not have more pain with hiatal hernia repair. It does make me feel less scared about that. I pray that it will be the same for me. Thank you so much!

hi there! Interesting request about the soap but scented should be fine. I would recommend chapstick, loose pants, a good book and a cell phone charger if you have a phone. I didn't experience more pain as a result of my hernia repair and sleeving. In recovery, you feel loopy and stoned. If you are in pain make sure they give you meds. No need to suffer or tough it out. First few days/weeks are tough. I'm not going to sugar coat it. Small sips, don't rush to get to purees, rest. Be your own patient advocate - if something is feeling weird or making you worry, talk to your surgeon. This is a life long journey and the discomfort will get better. You can do this.

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you so much. I did not think about pjs or the ipad these are great. I am so glad that you are doing ok. I am also going to get a heating pad too. Thank you.

Hey it doesn't matter if its scented they probly are going to give you something at the hospital to prep with also i had the three packages of surgical wipes I had to wipe down from head to toe with i took my cell phone charger ipad they had free wifi extra set of pjs to walk the halls with personal hygiene items also i would take some chap stick for your lips afterwards they are going to be dry i found out the next morning when my surgeon came in to check on me that i had hiatal hernia repaired during the surgery i did my swollening test the same day then i was able to walk with assistance down the hall im hope doing ok just gassy but i walk four times in the morning from the farest room to the front door to try to move the gas around im okay at home im drinking have my pillows and my heating pad i love taking a hot shower the hot Water on my sore areas feel great

[nairobi78 58]

Oh yeah you might wanna go get you a 10oz sippy cup that is what im using less air going in with it better than a shot glass or medicine cup

[Sboulie 90]

I brought so much to the hospital and it was a waste. If you're not walking around you'll be sleeping and resting. Chapstick and phone charger was the only thing I used. Everything else is available at the hospital. And comfy clothes to wear home. No bra or pants. I wore a long muumuu type dress.

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you so much again! That is such a wonderful idea!

Oh yeah you might wanna go get you a 10oz sippy cup that is what im using less air going in with it better than a shot glass or medicine cup

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you. I was thinking about a long night gown, so thank you. I definitely was not going to wear a bra. Thank you again

I brought so much to the hospital and it was a waste. If you're not walking around you'll be sleeping and resting. Chapstick and phone charger was the only thing I used. Everything else is available at the hospital. And comfy clothes to wear home. No bra or pants. I wore a long muumuu type dress.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Yeah....what they said.

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you! I'll do what they said.

Yeah....what they said.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I bought a large pair of panties, a toothbrush, my iPad, iPhone & charger. They gave me antibactierial soap at pre-admission and told me to wash with it. I didn't have a hernia repair. I woke up feeling fine. I never need any pain meds once I woke up, walked in recovery. I had no real pain, just some soreness. No nausea either. They gave me ice chips to suck on and the next day they brought me Prosource no carb liquid Protein, vegetable broth, Jello (I didn't eat that) and Decaf tea. I was also given a pitcher of Water and a small bucket of ice.

[mommyoftwogirls 75]

Thank you so much everyone has had wonderful suggestions! A lot I never thought of. The large pair of panties is great! I I never thought of that. I am so happy that you really had no pain. Just soreness. I pray that is the same for me.

I bought a large pair of panties, a toothbrush, my iPad, iPhone & charger. They gave me antibactierial soap at pre-admission and told me to wash with it. I didn't have a hernia repair. I woke up feeling fine. I never need any pain meds once I woke up, walked in recovery. I had no real pain, just some soreness. No nausea either. They gave me ice chips to suck on and the next day they brought me Prosource no carb liquid Protein, vegetable broth, Jello (I didn't eat that) and Decaf tea. I was also given a pitcher of Water and a small bucket of ice.

[downsizingdiva 459]

I got dial lavender, the scent didn't matter to Dr or hospital at my pre op. I have to use a solution they have me as well for three days before surgery.

[downsizingdiva 459]

So you're in Jan 15th too?