I'm feeling ready for surgery. However , I felt that way before my son was born and we had an emergency c-section. I wished I had done laundry and other random things. What do you wish you had done before surgery? Or what did you do?

Edited April 29, 201511 yr by MassageMini

My surgery is this Friday, and I've been "nesting" for the last week. Tying up loose ends with home renovations, laundry, shopping for post op things, etc. having never had kids, it was a strange compulsion to me.

We went to the grocery store, I did all the laundry, I set up my "temporary" bedroom on the first floor, so I wouldn't have to climb into the tall king size bed on the 3rd floor. (super glad I decided to to this!!). I got the vacuuming and dusting done and got the little bit I'd need for an over night at the hospital the night before. Nothing was forgotten, and I was all set when I got home. I had everything I would need, as far as liquids for after surgery. Oh, and I went to the hospital pharmacy beforehand also, and got my lovenox syringes so I wouldn't forget those. (super important to not forget those!)

Thank you! They didn't tell me about the shots. Kinda interesting. . . Something else to worry about :-(

@@MassageMini The shots are no big deal. If you have someone at home with you, have them do it. I have the hubs do it. They don't hurt.

I made sure my laundry was done, my sheets were clean, and my house was generally clean. I also made sure that I had protein drinks, sugar free jello/popsicles, tea, broth, and some juice.

What shots? My doctor has not mentioned this.

We went to the grocery store, I did all the laundry, I set up my "temporary" bedroom on the first floor, so I wouldn't have to climb into the tall king size bed on the 3rd floor. (super glad I decided to to this!!). I got the vacuuming and dusting done and got the little bit I'd need for an over night at the hospital the night before. Nothing was forgotten, and I was all set when I got home. I had everything I would need, as far as liquids for after surgery. Oh, and I went to the hospital pharmacy beforehand also, and got my lovenox syringes so I wouldn't forget those. (super important to not forget those!)

I have a temporary room also, it's actually my 4 year olds room and he is quite enjoying the company lol. Not everyone will have the shots, I just had 1 before surgery and one after. It's something to ask your doc about. But basically. Launder everything from clothes to linens and organize your post op area if that makes sense. All my Jello sand broths are separate and organized away from everyone. Pack your hospital bag, toiletries and chargers and creature comforts. But do make sure you have your other meds for pain, stomach coating and whatnot befor surgery.

@@Flairness If the shots weren't mentioned to you, then don't worry about them. If you had to do them, it would not be a surprise, you'd already know about them. Sorry if I scared you.

Thanks for all the advice :-)!