Surgery one month from today! What should I be doing to prepare?

[chefkelly 38]

My date is a month from today exactly, any tips for preparing? Things to buy to help the process? I am so excited but so nearvous. I know I am making the right decision but worry what if it doesn't work for me.

Any words of wisdom would be appreciated!

[terry1118 1,274]

Right now you can start phasing out caffeine and if you smoke, quit. Start walking as much as you can. Try eating six small meals instead of three bigger ones. Eat slowly, chewing thoroughly. After surgery this was one of the hardest thinks to do. Get in the habit of drinking lots of fluids. Start taking Biotin (no proof that it prevents hair loss but it might help your hair and nail be in good health to begin with).

I started stocking up on Vitamins and Calcium. CVS does a lot of buy 1/get 1 sales so I bought sublingual Vitamin B, Vitamin D (I tend to be deficient), and Biotin. Stock up on stool softeners. A big bottle of whatever Vitamin your team recommends, also the calcium citrate. I bought appetizer spoons and forks which I still use to help me eat slower. Small appetizer plates and bowls. Small sized travel containers for perfect portions of food when you go back to work. An insulated lunch bag. Try to find a Protein powder that you like but don't stock up on it - just buy a smaller container. Your tastes change after surgery so you might not like it. Maybe get sample sizes of a variety of Protein powders. Don't stock up on foods you might like for the same reason. Believe me when I say don't stock up on Soups - I'd get three meals out of one can so 4-5 cans go a loooong way! Try Greek yogurts and make sure you have a few on hand at surgery time. Also sf puddings, sf Popsicles, broth - whatever your team recommends. :-)

[rhodywoman 145]

Terry what a great list! Thank you very much!!

[chefkelly 38]

Yes, awesome advice. Thank you!