post ops, what do you wish you had purchased or had at home after surgery?

[gladglad 1]

going to have my surgery tomarrow any tips?

[himalaya62 221]

yes....relax and enjoy the ride and keep your eye on the prize. It's not so bad and the worst will be over before you know it. Good luck!!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

New Whey Protein Shots, read somewhere someone froze them before eating. I tried it and it was great!

[keystone28 18]

OK, heres my five cents;

1. If you have a lazy boy recliner, sleep in that. I found it much easier (I'm 6 days post op) to get up and down in that.
   
2. SUGAR FREE POPSICLES ARE YOUR FRIENDS!!!! Buy boxes of them, they rock.
   
3. Walk as soon as you can, and dont stop! The more you walk, the more you will bounce back.Im not saying go around the block, but when you get home, walk to the mailbox, walk down the street, whatever you can.
   

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

going to have my surgery tomarrow any tips?

I wished I would've had a claw long gripping tool. I ended up using kitchen tongs when I dropped something. As no bending over. I needed more help than I thought. The gas pain after surgery hurts way more than the incisions. I thought I was going to die. But it goes away by day 3 or so the thing that surprised me. Was when I woke up from surgery. I guess I had expected it would be rough to swallow. I felt the exact same as before surgery. Besides hurting. And when I drank. It isn't hurt or anything. It was weird. Good luck Tom

[marismommy 4]

Antibiotic Vitamin E cream for incisions. About a week later, they started itching like crazy but they weren't infected it was all part of the healing. It got so itchy it felt like poison ivy. I can't explain the relief after I started putting on the cream.

[gladglad 1]

thank you all for your handy tips, had the surgery Monday came home last night, it went way better than what I expected pain wise. Must say the xgas strips are amazing! The only thing is if I sit down I'll nod off and fall asleep thinks it's because lortab med. once again thank you all!!!