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Upcoming hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
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06-16-2014, 08:24 AM
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Upcoming hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
I am trying to do my last minute lists, and doing a shopping trip tonight for anything that I might need that I don't have handy. Just wondering if you all think I am forgetting anything important.
Bringing to the hospital
* Slippers
* iPhone/iPad charging cable
* ID, folder from hospital given to me during pre-op testing, credit card for TV (to be given to boyfriend for safe keeping)
* I'm not bothering with a night shirt unless I can find a cute button down one that I can find at Target tonight - otherwise I am ok with using hospital gowns as both a night shirt and robe for wandering the hospital with
* Toothbrush & Toothpaste
* Deodorant
* Hair ties
* Pillow for the car ride home
* I also have a list for the boyfriend on who to contact and in which order for when I am out of surgery.
For recovery at home
* Heating pads
* Stuff to help with gas pains and help me "go": Miralax, GasX, Tums, Smooth Move Tea
* I have plenty of pillows
* I have foods on hand that are easily digestable for when I have little appetite. Been spending the past few weeks test eating greek yogurt to find a brand that I actually do like. I also have apple sauce on hand. And a boyfriend who cooks.
What am I forgetting?
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06-16-2014, 09:12 AM
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Posts: 106
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
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Originally Posted by monasings
I am trying to do my last minute lists, and doing a shopping trip tonight for anything that I might need that I don't have handy. Just wondering if you all think I am forgetting anything important.
Bringing to the hospital
* Slippers
* iPhone/iPad charging cable
* ID, folder from hospital given to me during pre-op testing, credit card for TV (to be given to boyfriend for safe keeping)
* I'm not bothering with a night shirt unless I can find a cute button down one that I can find at Target tonight - otherwise I am ok with using hospital gowns as both a night shirt and robe for wandering the hospital with
* Toothbrush & Toothpaste
* Deodorant
* Hair ties
* Pillow for the car ride home
* I also have a list for the boyfriend on who to contact and in which order for when I am out of surgery.
For recovery at home
* Heating pads
* Stuff to help with gas pains and help me "go": Miralax, GasX, Tums, Smooth Move Tea
* I have plenty of pillows
* I have foods on hand that are easily digestable for when I have little appetite. Been spending the past few weeks test eating greek yogurt to find a brand that I actually do like. I also have apple sauce on hand. And a boyfriend who cooks.
What am I forgetting?
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My TLH is the same day and our lists are the same. Im bringing a book and word search for something to do. I might not use them but just in case I get tired of watching tv I have something to keep my brain going. But your list looks great!!!
- I hope you have a great surgery and a good recovery!
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06-16-2014, 09:19 AM
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Thank you - you too! I look forward to chatting with you once we both get on the other side of this.
I am bringing my iPad with me which is full of books and games, and my iPhone has audio books on it, so I am all set in that department...
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06-16-2014, 09:24 AM
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Posts: 106
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
I cant wait either. For many reasons Im ready for the recovery part.
I have been thinking about getting a few games on my phone, but just dont know what I would like. I kind of get picky when it comes to games.
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06-16-2014, 09:39 AM
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Posts: 35
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Thanks for giving me some good ideas for my own lists! I'm planning on getting a good rolling bedside table for home so I can use it in bed and when sitting up. I'm also getting a grabber and I found these nifty little clips that will keep my chargers from dropping on the floor. And I'm stocking up on GinGin ginger candies and cola syrup because those were both so great for some nausea I had during gallbladder surgery recovery. Good luck on Thursday!!
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06-16-2014, 09:45 AM
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Posts: 493
Hysterectomy: April 14th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Your list looks great. The only extra thing I really ended up needing/liking was a Tablet of some kind. Reading was totally out for a few weeks, I couldn't concentrate on the words, so passive TV was perfect in the hospital.
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06-16-2014, 09:46 AM
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
I forgot to add that to the list - I do have a rolling bedside table as well.. AND a grabber that I found at my parents house.
Good idea on the clips! I'll pick up some of those tonight during my shopping run. What kind of clips are they? Are they binder clips or something else?
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06-16-2014, 10:12 AM
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Posts: 35
Hysterectomy:
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Not binder clips, although that is a really good idea! I found a 4-pack of 3M Command cord clips at my Office Max for about $5. I might pick up another pack as a backup because I have iPod, Kindle, and cell phone to keep charged!
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06-16-2014, 10:13 AM
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Posts: 493
Hysterectomy: April 14th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Forgot one last thing, I packed an extension cord so my tablet and phone could charge next to my bed without a problem.
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06-16-2014, 10:33 AM
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Posts: 62
Hysterectomy: June 19th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Hysterectomy on thursday (6/19). What am I forgetting?
Just added this to my list.
Thank you!
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