Did you need these items Post-OP??? and More ???'s

·       Looking thru OH list's for Pre-op and Post-Op and was suprised to read these things:      


      *  Sanitary napkins (a lot of women will start their cycle right after surgery)  

·      *  Get some type of long wooden spoon or something you can wrap toilet tissue around. If that doesn't work, get a family member to help wipe. 

      *For those of you that don't have a shower seat,  purchase one if possible.

• Food processor or magic bullet to blend the food - Can you just use a blender?

Also did anyone have problems with being Intubated for the WLS? I don't know why but that scarys me the most????

1.  Sanitary napkins....yep, I needed them.  Wasn't a big deal, I used the icky ones the hospital had since they wouldn't let me use tampons because of the catheter.  And yes, the cath hurt a bit coming out but it was quick.  You're out when it goes in so no biggie!
2.  Don't do the spoon thing.  I had to ask a nurse to help ONCE.  That's what they are there for.  At home I was fine.

3.  I never needed a shower chair either in the hospital or at home.

4.  All I ever used was a blender.
5.  Don't worry about the intubation - you'll be out when it happens!

Good Luck! - You'll do great!

I did not need Sanitary Napkins it took a while for me before I had my period.

The spoon I did not need that either. I recall seeing that before surgery and thought that was odd. But, nope I did not need it.

I do not have a shower seat but taking a shower was not an issue. It was a little difficult to bend to shave my legs but really not a big issues.

Magic bullet I bought one and maybe used it once. So people love it! I'm sure a blender would work just fine.

I did not have any problems being intubated. It is scary but, I do not remember any part of that. So I guess not knowing and remember it is best.

Best wishes to you!!

I never needed the sanitary napkins
I didnt use the spoon, didnt need help at all.
i bought the bullet and I still use it.....blender works fine too.


there are a lot of lists on here, just use common sense.......and relax...