Hello everyone

I'm sure some of you are familiar with my visa-story.

Anyways, I finally got one and travelling in 10 days to KCM, Poland.

I don't feel anything. I mean I don't wanna get too excited. I was scheduled for surgery in April and was excited and ready then it didn't happen so I'm wishing so hard this time it all goes according to plan.

I'll be going alone. Scary kind of but that's my only option.

I was supposed to start my pre op diet 3 days ago but haven't yet and I will start tomorrow :-)

I will order Vitamins online. I have no clue which kinds and which ones to get. I would greatly appreciate any advice from you. And should I get like the chewable ones? Or normal ones since I'll be able to swallow after like 2 weeks post surgery.

Also, I will order Protein powder. A plant-based one since I'm allergic to dairy, whey, and casein.

I will pack my bag lightly. Just a few leggings, t-shirts, and such. Wish I could bring my laptop as I need to be working on my research but it's too heavy to carry + I don't think I'll be able to concentrate well.

Anyways, if you could please give me advice on the whole thing and whether I missed a thing. These days I'm busy 24/7 as I'm trying to write a lot on my research so I can recover well after surgery without having to stress about it.

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Thanks for all the love and encouragement, Rosie! I'll update you Saturday hopefully! :-)

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I'll be waiting..... x

Best of luck Lulu, I hope it all goes smoothly

I noticed earlier on this thread you were asking about Vitamins - I got these at my local Lloyds Pharmacy and they are great. Just like gummy sweets, really easy to take.

Jo x

Thanks, JJCool! I'll check them out

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Did anyone else take some makeup with them? Im staying there 5 days and I figured why not look good so I can feel better about myself! Plus, I only took the basics: foundation - concealer - powder - lipstick - bronzer - mascara and my brow shadow which can I also use as an eyeshadow!

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I took moisturizer. I wear makeup and like makeup. I can't imaging having worn it in hospital even if I had been there 5 days. I brought a lot of stuff with me, most of which I didn't use, I appreciated having a dry spray conditioner, various lip glosses and moisturizer. You should do what you think is helpful but between trying to feel comfortable and having weird sleeping patterns I would not want to fall asleep in full makeup or put it on.

My essential was my sleeping mask and tempur pillow from home.

Chycky...I totally forgot about sleeping for hours days after surgery.

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Rosie

Where did you leave your purse, phone and wallet when you went into surgery?

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I brought makeup with me and used it! Just did my eyes and used blush, but i feel much better when i look good

I took some basics for the journey home. Tinted moisturiser, eye liner & mascara, just so I didn't scare any children at the airport. I haven't gone out in public without make-up since I was 17.

Arrived in Germany today and now in Poland at the clinic doing a million test and still not done. Been awake for 26 hours now with no Water and food. Awesome. And to top that awesomeness. Santander decided not to accept my transaction of paying the clinic.

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Keep on trucking Lulu, let 'we shall overcome' be your motto.

We're all behind you. xxx

Chycky...I totally forgot about sleeping for hours days after surgery.

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Rosie

Where did you leave your purse, phone and wallet when you went into surgery?

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I left them with my husband and then just had my small "overnight bag" with everything including my phone and ID. he held on to that until I got out of surgery. I did not keep a wallet on me, not like I was heading down to cafe! haha

I kept my bag on small table by my bed - had my clothes, toiletries and phone there. My husband tried to come back to hang out, but I really didn't want or need anyone in room, in and our of sleep, going to bathroom constantly. For me, I just wanted to focus on getting out of there!

You guys all tests were done okay and I was laughing all day then came the camera test and I couldn't do it then I started crying and I wanted my friends or fam with my and I couldn't do it so the doctor said I get anaesthesia so they give me one and then I don't know what happened! I just woke up in a different room and everything! Ughhhh and still dizzy but a consultation is left

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Did you guys have a bottle hanging from your stomach to collect blood that you're bleeding? I don't know what is it for. I haven't seen the doctor and nurses don't speak English.

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Yes, that sounds like a drain. Some surgeons put those in, some don't. Try to stay calm and rest, a drain is okay.

Maybe write all your questions down and get them answered when your surgeon comes to see you.

Is there a coordinator that organised your surgery that you can contact for help with interpretation via the telephone?

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