surgery date 6/22...what should i expect the first 2 weeks....

I will be having surgery on the 22nd of June...with Dr. Ross. Those of you who have done this.... what do i need to take for the hospital stay....what should I do and what not...what do I expect as far as pain...how much help will i need when I get home? lisa

Lisa, I am still pre-op myself but have many friends who are post-op. I have asked them what to bring, they all have said to keep it simple. You can find lists with tons of stuff to bring but they agreed that they hardly used any of it. Some of the things that they suggested: *chapstick *pads, not tampons (always seems to start while there, even if you just finished) *slippers *toothbrush and paste *comb/brush *crosswords/book *loose clothing to wear home *list of people to contact once you are in recovery (your support person can call/post to OH) You may want to bring less or more but whatever would make you feel more comfortable. I hope this helps you out some. Leigh Ann