Hi everyone, I will be having my surgery June 2, and am thinking of things I can do now that will make the days and weeks following surgery easier for me and my family. What are some good things to do prior to surgery??

I just got my approval today from insurance. I'm probably looking at a mid July surgery date. My head is spinning now about what I need to get done between now and then, so I'm interested in the suggestions from the more experienced people on this board, too!

I am going to have surgery Mid July also. I would also like to know what needs to be done or gotten together for afterwards!

I had quite a long time to prepare so I went on a bit of a shopping spree gradually picking up things I thought I could use. I also happen to love buying things like pretty dishes.

Some of the things I bought that I found useful or plan to use in the near future:

Heating pad

Biotene

Chapstick

(Above for hospital and post-op)

Adult liquid Tylenol

Appetizer spoons (some people like toddler dishes, etc. - I prefer adult things that happen to be small)

Sushi dishes

Saki cups

Small rice bowls (I use these all the time) - 9 oz so comfortably holds 1/2 -3/4 cup yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.

Glass 1/2 cup containers (with lids)

Plastic 1/2 cup ziplock containers (with lids)

A Soup mug (I had a pretty pottery one already)

A food scale

Good measuring cups/spoons (if you don't have already)

Samples of a variety of Protein shakes/powders

Blender (if you don't have one -- I don't use it much)

Good Water bottle(s)

Shaker bottle for mixing shakes

Vitamins

The big thing is to find a protein powder you like. The only one I can stand is Isopure. As much as I liked it before- I am already sick of protein shakes and I have only been on them 3 days. Make sure all the liquids and broth and jello are purchased before surgery. I bought 1 oz Tupperware containers on Amazon in order to take my lunch to work. Your Dr should give you all your prescriptions at your pre-op appt so they can be filled and ready. One thing I didn't think of was sleeping. One of my muscles was so bruised that laying down in bed was painful. So here I am in the recliner!