AAHHHH..what do I need right now?

I know yall post-ops have a wealth of info....what do I NEED to have to start preparing for my surgery on November 13th? ~What should I start buying right now (other than protein powder)? ~What should I have in my hospital bag? ~What should I have stocked in my fridge and pantry for after surgery? ~What was an absolute neccessity during recover? Thanks in advance!! Dana

And the countdown begins!! ~What should I start buying right now (other than protein powder)? Crystal Lite, Low Sodium Broth, S/F Hot Cocoa, S/F Popsicles ~What should I have in my hospital bag? I just bought what I was going to leave the hospital in. Slippers to walk around in the hospital for exercise. Hospital supplied the rest. ~What should I have stocked in my fridge and pantry for after surgery? Soymilk and Protein Drinks. Couple bottles of the RTD Isopure (even if it tastes aweful, at 40 grams a bottle you can't go wrong since you'll be on liquids for awhile) ~What was an absolute neccessity during recover? Try to walk as soon as you can, I was totally out of it after surgery and wasn't able to walk till the next day.

do you know if they have internet access at Queen's? I'd be lost without my email...lol.

You might want to ask the CWMP staff, I don't know about that. lol

Hi Dana!! Congratulations on receiving your surgery date!! I started buying my multiple vitamins, protein powder, B-12, Iron, Biotin. I purchase my things from GNC so I tried to purchase them a little at a time. It can get expensive, but since we need to take it the rest of our lives it's a good idea to get adjusted to buying them. What did I have in my hospital bag? I also had the clothes that I was going to come home in. Make sure it's loose fitting and comfortable. I also took a bathrobe for when I went walking. I also took a book, my cd player and a couple of my favorite cds. Believe it or not I did make use of them. Oh, don't forget to take a chapstick, because you will find that your lips may get very dry. I also took my own toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc. What should I have stocked in my fridge and pantry for after surgery? I bought SF jello, crystal light, clear broth. I was on liquids for about 3 weeks. What was an absolute neccessity during recovery? I would say make sure that you get up and walk as soon as you are able to. My surgeon does not use any drains, so it was pretty easy to get around. Also, make sure to drink as much water as you are able to. Also, depending on how you are feeling, don't forget to get your protein in I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Aloha, Pat