my pre-op appt......

first of all,my cold turned out to be a bad case of allergies,and its FINALLY clearing up!..dr. ok'ed allergy meds til sunday night,then nothing after midnight..i was worried hed restrict my diet beforehand,or say liquids only,but nope!..i have to do a enema and douche(yuk),like i did for surgery in march..but it could be worse!..im glad i dont gotta drink that nasty stuff some hyster sisters talk about!!..he also said if i normally shave,to go ahead,just be careful..i had my list of questions,and he answered every one,willingly..my surgerys monday at 9:30am,and i have to arrive at 7am..not too bad!..i am ready as i can be..i learned alot from my abdominal surgery in march!!..im putting what i now know,to good use!..im including a list..hope it helps some sisters!..
FOODS/DRINKS AFTER SURGERY:
soup
herbal tea
sprite
juice(not oj)
oatmeal
jello
meal shakes
fruit
eggs
toast

all of this agreed with my tummy ok..just a few suggestions..

HELPFUL TO HAVE:
MOM(milk of magnesia)..no ex lax,is rougher on your system
tums or rolaids
BELLY BAND!!-heres a secret-ask your dr..i did,and hes getting me one from the hospital,hes ordering it..
THINGS TO TAKE TO THE CASTLE:
ponytail holders-you get hot
deoderant
toothbrush n paste
brush
chapstick
comfy jammies
socks
comfy going home outfit
slippers
your own pillows
granny panties

these are just helpful suggestions..


good luck and best wishes to all!..{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}Melly


TAH W/REMAINING OVARY REMOVAL ON 7/12/04..endo,adeno,cysts,severe bleeding,pre cancer

Hi Melly,

I'm glad that your bowel prep is not going to be too hard to do. I was lucky, too, and only had to do a Fleet's enema.

I'd like to remind everyone not to take any meds (even over the counter ones, like Milk of Magnesia, Tums or Rolaids), without checking with your own doctor first, please.

Your idea about asking the doctor for a belly band ahead of time is good - did you know that Hyster Sisters also carries a really neat one in the HS store?

I wish you the very best for your surgery and recovery.

S

Thank you for all the great suggestions. I have added some things to my list. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.

Muniera

"HELPFUL TO HAVE"
"these are just helpful suggestions"

I WAS SIMPLY suggesting..IDEAS I HAD LEARNED FROM EXPERIENCE AND READING ON THIS SITE..

and yes,i seen the belly band from hyster store..my insurance will cover one from my dr,because hes prescribing it..i do not have a extra 35 dollars..

also,i know i had a ton of questions,and was so unsure of what id need after..after surgery in march,i learned some things,and just wanted to share these ideas..thanks!

Muniera,
youre welcome!..i am simply suggesting,and trying to be helpful..good luck on your upcoming surgery,and thank you for the good wishes!..

Melly