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I am new to this site and i absolutley love it...i am just about 4 weeks pre-op (surg date is 9/13/11) i have seen other threads on this topic but just want to make sure...any suggestions of what I am going to need once i am home from the hospital? Thanks all!

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Nexium seems to be what most surgeons prescribe (including mine). A pill crusher for it would be good as you have to chew it and it gets stuck in your teeth. It's totally gross tasting and the only way to get it out is to brush your teeth.

Crystal Light is handy to have as is broth.< /span>

I had to change my dressings every day after I showered, so you'll need gauze and micro pore - unless you have one of those rare surgeons who insists on no showers for a week! tongue.gif

For me it was Clear Liquids for the first week and you should be well enough to go to the shops by the end of that time.

I had to have anti-coagulant injections for a month after surgery, but not all surgeons do that and it could've been because I had several flights in the few weeks immediately post op.

All the best.

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Hi, I am a mom of twins also! This is my first time posting anything on this site, but I have visited a few times, I love it too. I have my appointment with my surgeon on Monday and am freaking out a little. I keep second guessing this decision. What are some questions that I should ask the surgeon? Any advice on the cold feet?

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I am new to this site and i absolutley love it...i am just about 4 weeks pre-op (surg date is 9/13/11) i have seen other threads on this topic but just want to make sure...any suggestions of what I am going to need once i am home from the hospital? Thanks all!

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I'd ask what post op meds you're going to need. You may be able to get them cheaper through your PCP.

Hi, I am a mom of twins also! This is my first time posting anything on this site, but I have visited a few times, I love it too. I have my appointment with my surgeon on Monday and am freaking out a little. I keep second guessing this decision. What are some questions that I should ask the surgeon? Any advice on the cold feet?

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I bought a bunch of sobe lifewater and Vitamin Water, zero calorie, I am not a big plain Water drinker. Lots of SF Popsicles, you can have Jello too but I didn't bother with it. Drank a lot of Isopure the first week although I can't stand the taste save for the pineapple orange banana. chicken broth was great, nice to have something warm going down. I was on a week of clear liquids then a week of full liquids and progressed from there.

I had no restrictions on showering, my incisions were all glued. I did not have a drain so that wasn't a concern. I did have to give myself the injections for 14 days following surgery. I took Prevacid once I got home for acid reduction however now I take Prilosec. No difference for me really, just had more coupons for Prilosec. I only took the prescribed pain medicine (lortab elixir) once when I got home, I didn't need it. Also I did sleep in a recliner for a couple days once I got home. Getting in and out of bed was difficult, it was 2 weeks before I could sleep on my side again and a bit longer before I could sleep on my stomach.

Make sure you get plenty of rest. I didn't have a lot of stamina and got tired out easily that first week.

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I am new to this site and i absolutley love it...i am just about 4 weeks pre-op (surg date is 9/13/11) i have seen other threads on this topic but just want to make sure...any suggestions of what I am going to need once i am home from the hospital? Thanks all!

I am n Dallas too. Scheduled for 9/20 with Davidson at Forest Park. Who is your doctor? Good luck!!

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Best of luck!!!! Let me know how it goes! Praying for u!

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Best of luck!!!! Let me know how it goes! Praying for u!

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