I'm on a cleaning frenzy!!!!

I have my TAH on Monday. I'm anxious and scared, but today I'm on a frenzy. I feel like I'm not going to get everything done before time to go to the hospital at 6am Monday morning. The bad thing is I really do not feel like doing all this that I'm doing or else I wouldnt be getting a hysterectomy!! lol..I have a football sized fibroid. Feeling pretty tired and hurting..but I just gotta get all my stuff done. I'm almost in a panic. Later this afternoon my dh and I are taking our twin girls to the movies and out to eat so hopefully that will be relaxing and fun. I know I'll still be going through all the things I need to be doing in my head. I just wanted to do something fun with my family before I'm down for the next 6-8 weeks. I guess everyone gets nervous and anxious. Does anyone have any last minute things to remind me to take to the hospital or to have on hand when I get home? I'm just so nervous I know I will forget something.

Take it easy, enjoy your day with your family. Whatever needs to be done can wait until you are better? Good Luck with your surgery.
Donna

Hi Cinnamon! I was like you but got it all done (to satify my manic head) and did a lot of cooking too. Three important tips that I got from some other posts on here - 1) Clip your toenails before you go since you won't be able to for awhile 2) Backscratcher for scratching, and I found it quite handy for grabbing/pushing also (blankets, pillows, reaching things from the sidetable) 3) Take antibacterial wipes, have someone wipe the remote, bed handles, toilet handles (which you won't use right away) sink handles etc - I felt better knowing it was done. Also, an area I did not think of was the rim under your bedside table. I found I had to reach under there sometimes to pull it toward me. Anyway - take the above advice from boonbud and find time to relax a bit before going. I wish you an easy surgery, a relaxing hospital stay and speedy recovery! xoxoxoxo
M.
TAH 04/04/06 adeno in cervix, cervix and uterus removed

Hi there.

I can say from experience that all of my pre-surgery cleaning, shopping and preparations were well worth it in the end!!! Hopefully that will encourage you. God bless.

Sounds like me. I'm crazy trying to get everything done before my surgery. My house hasn't been this organized in years. I have a few weeks to go, so I think I can get everything done in time. I have to admit I'm tired and run down, too. I'm trying to plan a few outings for the family before my 6-8 weeks off. I'm also trying to plan something small and intimate for me and DHs 25th anniversery. That will happen less then 4 weeks after the surgery. DH and I desided to travel for our anniversery, but had to postpone until August because of the surgery. Of course we were disappointed, but DH and I agreed we wanted the surgery as soon as we could, so I could start feeling better.

The time seems to pass better when I'm busy. Hope it does for you, too.

You're certainly not alone -- I did the same thing as well. I think you're smart to get away for some fun time, too, though, to relax and divert your nervous focus on surgery.

As far as what to bring with you, I think "less is more" -- I say this because I found so much of what I took with me ended up to be unnecessary.

A couple of things you might consider:
- your own pads (for post-surgery spotting/drainage) because the hospital's are usually too big and bulky.

- lip balm and lotion (the air tends to be dry)

- tummy pillow

- treats for the nursing staff

I agree wholeheartedly about doing some food prep for easier meals once you're home and may not be up to cooking.

As long as you're in a frenzy, focus on making your recuperation areas ready and comfy for the time you will be spending there.

Wishing you all the best as you approach your surgery time.