Some helpful items pre and post op (cross posted in pre and post op forums)

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Haven't seen a list quite like this, so I hope it is helpful for someone. All of these are available on Amazon.

While I'm obese and now just after post op, I've used a toilet tissue holder to get back all the way to clean. It looks like a giant kitchen utensil, but it was recommended to me after ankle surgery last year. A similar item on Amazon is called a long reach comfort wipe.

Another helpful item is a reacher. It's like a claw with a trigger. It's helpful for getting dressed post-op and to pick up items from the floor.

One more indispensable item is a portable pole. On Amazon search for a mobility pole. I have the standers security pole and grab bar installed temporarily next to our toilet.

Molly (10/2/13)

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The inexpensive long reach comfort wipe on Amazon is a piece of junk. I tossed mine in the trash after the first attempt to use. Buy a good one or don't bother.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

The one I have looks like big kitchen thongs. It was the only one that I couldn't find on Amazon anymore. They did sell them at the hospital, though.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

The one I have looks like big kitchen thongs. It was the only one that I couldn't find on Amazon anymore. They did sell them at the hospital, though.

[ginalariccia81 3]

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin Clear Liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?,,,please

[ginalariccia81 3]

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?,,,please

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?' date=',,please[/quote']

I am really good at beating myself up, so I didn't cheat so I couldn't blame myself if anything went wrong. So, my thoughts are to not dwell on it and go forward from here. Good luck on Tuesday!

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I just did the pre op diet for ten days. My surgery is in 2. Before I begin clear liquids tomorrow. I was so hungry I cracked and ate chicken nuggets ...god help me. That whole ten days for nothing....but I lost 13 lbs since then ....I'm not in any trouble in terms of making my liver to big prior to surgery which us on Tuesday. Any thoughts?' date=',,please[/quote']

I am really good at beating myself up, so I didn't cheat so I couldn't blame myself if anything went wrong. So, my thoughts are to not dwell on it and go forward from here. Good luck on Tuesday!

[ginalariccia81 3]

Thanks darling.

[ginalariccia81 3]

Thanks darling.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I've been thinking about your question a little more. Again, don't beat yourself up but you probably should mention this to someone at your clinic, too.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I've been thinking about your question a little more. Again, don't beat yourself up but you probably should mention this to someone at your clinic, too.