Preparation For Surgery

[MissPYT 3]

any suggestions on tips/tricks/helpful things to do before surgery...what did you wear to the hospital? how long were you actually in the hospital? did most of you go home the same day if not why? how long were you out of work? my surgery date is november 19th, just want to make sure i didnt forget anything... thanks for the feedback in advance

[wildrose1966 396]

I arrived at 7:30, on the table by 8:00 home by noon. It was a private clinic, so not alot of waiting around and all of the formalities were done beforehand. I wore capris and a tee shirt. I had gasx, a heating pad and lots of fluids at home, don't go crazy and overthink it - Soup, yogurt, puddings were good for the first few day, didn't have much of an appetite. I was off for 8 days, but with a desk job, that was more than enough. I was also very lucky, no pain, no need for pain killers and was up and about pretty fast.

Good luck to you.

[megamomnj 334]

I had surgery last Tuesday and went back to work today. I think it really depends on what you do.

I went to Kohls before my surgery and bought a new pair if pajamas. I wore them to the hospital this way I wouldn't have to get changed when I got home. My surgery was same day. I went is at 7am and got home about 4pm. Took a little longer in recovery because my oxygen levels were down.

Make sure you have some broth, Protein shakes, and hot Decaf tea at home. Some people have sugar free Popsicles but they were too sweet for me.

Also, make sure that you have GasX strips and a heating pad.

Hope this helps! Good luck!