Surgery Prep List

[heather14 0]

Hi all! Surgery Tomorrow! i live alone so i'm making my preparations and wondering what was helpful to you on surgery day as well as what you wish you had. So far i have gas-x strips, skim milk, Vitamin Water, Soups, Protein Shakes (of course!), and a heating pad. anything else you guys can think of that i should have on hand or bring to the hospital?

[trish151 33]

I was looking for the same thing. Someone had a list posted on here a few weeks ago so I was searching to find it. I also added a few things to my list that people have told me about. I got me a little stuffed animal (or pillow) to put on your stomach after surgery for when you cough or laugh. Some people told me that if you put a pillow or stuffed animal on your tummy that it really helps. Also, my sister had several stomach area surgeries and said for me to get some of those thermocare heat wraps instead of a heating pad. She said they work for about 8 hours and go all the way across your back. I found some at Wal-Mart for about $4 for a pack of 3. I am also a smoker and I have to stop a few days before surgery so I am taking some Vicks with me incase I have any problems with coughing after I wake up from the anesthesia. I also have a 2 hour ride home after wards so I grabbed some chewable motions sickness pills and some liquid tylenol. I know I am forgetting something. I know I have to take my glasses because I can't wear my contacts during surgery and I have to remove all of my jewerly so I have to remember to leave my wedding rings at home. The hardest is going to be not having anything to drink after midnight as I have to leave at 4 a.m. to make it to Dallas for check in at 7 a.m. I am so excited though. My surgery is Wednesday, Feb 23. I'm counting down the days. My husband and son are getting all excited for me too.