Surgery scheduled - best advice

[Colorado_Bander 0]

So I got the call today and my surgery is in one week. 13th is it. All you that have gone through it, what is you best advice for someone starting

What did you take to the hospital for your overnight?

What was the best thing when you got home?

What could you not do without those first days?

Any advice is appreciated!

[CheckYes 46]

I didn't stay overnight but I've seen a list on here of what to take if you are staying. Maybe use the search function.

I loved the sugar free Popsicles. I bought the tropical flavor and they were fab.

Get your pain meds and some liquid Tylenol (it has been recalled so try the CVS brand). I also really needed some low sugar apple juice as I had a headache that wouldn't quit at times except when I drank a tiny glass of the apple juice. I think I felt better when I stopped the heavy duty pain meds. I only needed it the day after surgery.

I think that's it. Eventually I found I needed listerine breath strips for a few weeks. I don't know if it was the Protein Shakes or the ketosis but I feared my breath was rank!

Good luck! You'll do great!

[Colorado_Bander 0]

Thank you. Good advice

[ElizabethNYC 1]

What did you take to the hospital for your overnight?

Honestly, nothing really. I had to bring my CPAP which was mandatory. If you wear contacts you can't wear them in surgery but if a loved one can hold them for you you can put them in afterward. Toothpaste and toothbrush. I was told not to worry about any medicine because they'll have it all there for you BUT I guess you can bring yours if you feel more comfortable. I never changed into PJ's I just stayed in my hospital gown and the non slip socks they provide.

What was the best thing when you got home?

I had already gotten my Vitamins, Calcium pills and I already had my pain medicine filled. Also make sure you have your Protein shakes. sugar free popsicles were a nice change also, so I had those on hand. If you get sick of Water like I do I had my sugar free kool-aid to help me get my liquids in.

What could you not do without those first days?

The thing I could not live without after surgery, my gas x strips! They were a life saver.

Hope this helped! Good luck with everything.

[Colorado_Bander 0]

Gas x strips seem to be a constant. Heading to pre op session in a few minutes

[Kat817 19]

The best thing of all a POSITIVE attitude!!! Post op sometimes is not easy to follow through with, but is SOOOOOO worth it!

I too really liked the tropical SF popsicles. I also froze the Isopure, mixed with SF koolaid, made it more palatable and helped with my Protein counts.

The other thing I found that helped post op at home, was a dining room chair right next to the bed, gives you something to help manuever around with. And maybe a walking partner----walking is the best thing you can do, to move the gas, and help you recover!

Good Luck to you!!!

[54Shirley 105]

Are you ready for a new life? Remember that in the Hospital.

At home,,,, Pill crusher for pain Meds., sugar free pudding to help take the meds. A good Protein Shake.