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Last minute shopping advice..
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09-05-2008, 04:13 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 128
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Last minute shopping advice..
Hi ladies...
I've finished my deep cleaning and tomorrow is the big shopping day for last minute items before surgery Mon. morning.. I don't think I'll be going anywhere Sun. since my Dr ordered a lovely bowel prep...
So here's a few questions...
What all will I need after a LAVH, will I bled alot? Do I need pads or panty liners?
What items can I purchase to make the bowel prep go easier?
Any suggestions on last minute items I need would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks... Mrs. M
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09-05-2008, 04:54 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 28
Hysterectomy: August 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Last minute shopping advice..
Don't forget some large, white cotton panties. I loved the stretchy kind from the hospital, but they only sent me home with 2. It was suggested here somewhere to get a larger sized panty than usual...I got one sized larger and wish I had gone two sizes larger and gotten another pkg. of 3 (got three total). My Dh was doing my laundry every other day.
I used large pads, but after a couple of days switched to panty liners.
Best wishes!!
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09-05-2008, 05:10 PM
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Posts: 28
Hysterectomy: August 13th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Last minute shopping advice..
I agree, undies 2 sizes bigger a must. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op, and still are using them!
I didn't bleed at all...not even a few spots after surgery. I would have a small package of pads though because I know everyone is different.
Best Wishes!!
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09-05-2008, 05:10 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 79
Hysterectomy: August 1st, 2008
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Last minute shopping advice..
a couple of items:
A&D ointment and hemmoriod ointment if you get them foir the bowel prep
I could have broth, carnation instant breakfast (2 of them), jello... and drinks like apple juice (which I hate).
Those wet wipes for your butt (might be in the kiddie dept).
A back scratcher to take to the hospital with you.
Some lip moisturizer (necessary) for the hospital.
shelly
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09-05-2008, 06:16 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 128
Hysterectomy: September 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Last minute shopping advice..
Thanks !!! I added several items to my list.... You ladies are wonderful...
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09-05-2008, 06:33 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 28
Hysterectomy: August 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Last minute shopping advice..
Oh yes! Lip moisturizer is a must!
My DH read the booklet from HS, "What 100,000 Women Know..." while I was in surgery. He was prepared when I awoke! I seriously LOVE that man!! Take the book with you for both of you.
Also, this isn't for your shopping list, but my DH isn't too adept at texting, so I made a couple of groups (friends, family) on his cell the night before surgery, so he could text loved ones and keep them informed. And, I made an email list...our little community castle has free wifi, so he worked from my room while I dozed and he emailed more details to friends/family. He got lots of replies from people who had either been through surgery or friends in the medical field to help him understand things that were happening and he passed it on to me.
Have fun stormin' the castle!
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