2 days until surgery

[QueenieB 3]

I have surgery on Friday and my emotions are crazy. I'm scared, sad, excited etc. can anybody tell me what I should bring other than the regular stuff that I may not think to bring?? Of course I started my monthly cycle too. Does anybody think that could pose a problem. Sorry if that's TMI. Just can't believe this is really going to happen. I'm so nervous.

[MisforMimi 760]

I go tomorrow, so I'm right there with you QueenieB!

I bringing my phone, headset and charger.

Chapstick, gas-ex strips, a pillow for the ride home and little maternity belly bander

And a book for the 2 hour wait before surgery.

The hospitals have everything else in terms of toiletries.

Tell the prep nurse/tech and they will supply you with pads. Or whatever they want you in.

Girl, your whole body is about the be cut open, I don't think there is a such thing as TMI...LOL

Good luck!!

[QueenieB 3]

That's great!!!! Thanks for sharing girl. Keep me posted with your surgery and great luck!!! Where do you buy those gas strips everybody is talking about?

[anaxila 501]

In addition to what @@MisforMimi packed, I also brought a heating pad. It was great comfort. I also brought my hairbrush and a headband to pull it back, my ipad for reading after surgery, and some knitting for the wait before surgery.

I didn't buy gas-x until a few days after surgery, but they were completely necessary by about day 3. I bought chewable (cherry flavored) because we couldn't find the cinnamon-flavor strips anywhere and I hate peppermint. You should be able to find them at any drug store.

[QueenieB 3]

Thanks so much. All this input is so very helpful

[Karma J Riddell Henson 68]

Good Luck!

[Susan33 18]

Queenie IT'S FRIDAY!! I wish the best for you and your journey. Hope everything goes great for you.

[Susan33 18]

Mis I guess you had it yesterday. Either way I can obly imagine how you feel so I hope you heal fast and everything is great for you as well.

[MisforMimi 760]

Susan33, I made it through. Should be going home tomorrow...

[lucky2014 90]

Great ! Waiting for a update : ) take care I cant wait until it's my turn : (

[MisforMimi 760]

@@lucky2014, let no-one mistake that this is major surgery. From my vantage point, bigger than the sleeve. I unexpectedly experienced quite a bit of pain, but it was well managed at the hospital. Everyday gets easier.I thought I would just pop up and that has not been the case. The hardest parts are getting in an out of bed. I get to leave tomorrow.

[lucky2014 90]

Great news your doing well I hear you will recover better and alot faster at home keep us posted good luck

[Susan33 18]

Mis I am happy for you and wish you the fastest smoothest recovery.

[Susan33 18]

Omg..gotta stop texting in dark lol. I meant to say:

Mis I am happy for you and that I wish you fast and smooth recovery.

[newlanashegog 61]

Nope! I started my period two days before my procedure. I told the nurse and she gave me operating room undies with a pad and 45 mins later I was in surgery.