One point on going solo

[SoCalDixieGal 172]

Bring a notepad for your questions and write down the answers! Also have them give you the medication instructions in writing. Why? Because your memory is shot after anesthesia. I just had to email my doc because I couldn't remember the bathing/ hot tub wait time, and I asked that before surgery! I had my questions written down, but failed to write the answers.

[measureofme 175]

Agreed 100%. I had a companion but have still needed to re-ask a few questions. My doctor also read my essay on the experience as I recall it and had a few chuckles on places I was totally out of it and remember things amusingly wrong.

[scsleever 104]

Great advice... and something I absolutely did NOT think about. Thanks so much!