Surgery is Tuesday! Any tips or advice?

Just wondering if anyone who had had surgery has any good ideas or advice for the day before, day of, etc. A lady at work today told me when i sit on the couch or lay in bed make sure i lay on a sheet and i can pull the bottom corners up to help me get up so I don't have to use my stomach muscles as much. I thought it was a great tip so maybe someone else has a few

Go in with a positive attitude that what ever happens, great bad or indifferent that you will handle it with a positive attitude.

Bring your own underwear!

Good luck let us know how it goes!
Sal

I just had surgery Wednesday so I'll add my two cents.

Have someone at home to help you out - preferrably someone strong.  I have my husband at my beck and call for the next 3-4 days and I can definitely tell you that you'll appreciate someone to give you a boost up.

Right now I'm sitting in my husband's chair since it's comfy and a little higher than the couch.  Some people sleep in a recliner for a few nights when they get home.  It depends on your comfort level.  I'm kind of stubborn and my back hurt SO BADLY from the hospital bed that I slept in our bed last night with my cpap machine.  It wasn't that bad.  I haven't experienced the gas settling yet though.

Oh, and bring a pillow in the car for the ride home - best advice EVER.  Our car ride was about 2 hours to get home (from Minneapolis to Mankato).

Oh, yeah, that is exciting!!! Wishing you a fabulous day on Tuesday.

Anna is right on the money! Bring a pillow from home. You'll appreciate this in the hospital as well as the car ride home. I hugged mine the whole way home, especially over bumps.

Are you having open or laparoscopic?

Bring your own chapstick and hand lotion. I hate being dry & those two things were wonderful to have. They were my own and reminded me of home. I was in for 5 days, so I also brought my iPod, which was a blessing to have when my roommate was puking!

Loose waistbanded pants or a loose knit dress to wear home would be good, too.

You have gotten some great advice already. Just wanted to wishing you all the best on your upcoming surgery!

Thanks for the advice. 30 pounds and 2 weeks ago she said I would be a good candidate for the laproscopic, so now i feel even more confident it will be able to be done that way. I feel lucky that St. Joes only has private rooms so I can be with my family and not have to bother anyone .