Tomorrow's my Surgery!!! Any advice from post-ops please

  here's the easy........... tooth brush, mouthwash, personal soap & deodorant, extra under clothing. One, you're going to be to tired to worry about all the other things you packed. Two, you're clean going to the hospital, you're going to strip and put your clothes away, for a hospital gown. Three, you're not going to get any sleep, due to all the temperature taking and b/p taking. So, pack light, wear home, what you wore to the hospital, because it's clean anyway......also, you don't need heavy baggage. 

Thanks for posting this! I am also having my surgery tomorrow!! I haven't prepared anything yet, so this post helps Good luck to all!!!

 For you bags:

Mouthwash
toothbrush
toothpaste
chapstick
socks
sweat pants or lose pants and lose t-shirt
underwear

Thinks to have home

SF popsicles
protain shakes ( I recommend Myoplex)
pillows

Pain management

My pain was bad, really bad but the hospital staff was great with that.  Talk to your doctor before the surgery about it.  It was only a day that was bad after that I was pretty good.

Post op tips

WALK, SLIP, WALK, SLIP AND REPEAT!

GOOD LUCK!!!

I go in at 6 am for an 8 am surgery.
They didn't tell me to do clear liquids today.
In fact they mentioned the Dr. didn't think it was necessary. Just no food or drink after midnight. I’m doing clear liquids anyway because so many in here are. Seems like a good idea. Had a great BBQ last night with all my friends. Burgers and beers. Yes, some junk. So here we go!!!!

 Best wishes to all of you. How exciting! Thanks for the tips.

Any of you June 25th'er's want to start a private Facebook page. I am on another private June board, but it is getting large!! It would be nice to have 10 or so sleever's to discuss things with. Let me know!!

I would like too that would be great

Latrice - Message me your facebook name and I will add you as a friend :)

 Good luck- you will do great!  One thing I HAD to have in the hospital was Listerine mouth strips. Your mouth gets all nasty from the meds and the anesthesia. They were a lifesaver!