LIST TO DO BEFORE SURGERY -

repost from another forum. i just found this one today! :)

few days ago I saw my Surgeon for the 2nd time. ( 1x1)  I just love my Doctor.
I finished the rest of my shopping so I am not running around after surgery which was suggested to me. (I listened)  *

1.) Vitamins. I have both liquid and chewable
2.) Scheduled a maid to come in to help with laundry week after surgery
3.) Protein Shakes (ready made), powders
4.) I have my shaker, vitamix, and magic bullet, scale.  (Ok Ok I had these already but checked it off)
5.) Today I applied for Disability   ( 6 weeks off)
6.)  Had my Doctor sign a form to get FREE vitamins for my entire recovery from what they told me.  I will see. ( yep i listened to another member here*)  I just faxed it to the company :)
7.) My very important 3 people who will be there in the waiting room. Arranged for this
8.) Arrange for a ride to and from the hospital
9.) Sugar-free popsicles, Clear Liquids, soups, jello Crystal Light etc. ( liquids I can see through, such as: water, tea, diluted non-acidic fruit juices (apple, cranberry, grape), broth (beef, chicken, vegetable liquid or bullion), protein fruit drinks, sugar-free gelatins, and artificially sweetened non-carbonated beverages)
10.) Very Loose stretch pants for my swollen belly. not restrictive at all. Loose fitting top, flat shoes. In other words my Hospital Bag is packed. slippers, lip ointment,
11.)  Back Brush
12.) Extension claw
13.)  Wooden Spoon   ... giggles  wink winks
14.)  taking photos all the way up to surgery. & Measurements!
15.) started a journal which will help me with brain surgery after the doctors fix my insides, I get to work on my outsides. :)  (I read this somewhere and thought it was pretty cool)
16.) started to record some realistic goals
17.) I havent decided if I want to do video.  (What the heck...I might regret it later!)
18.)  Continue to see my therapist, & continue  to go to my support group meetings with pre-op & post-op etc.
19.) Contacted several of my options classmates to come visit me at different time when I get home and a 2 of them will come by the hospital. Also I will have a variety of friends come to me and help me with little things that I need.  ( No Lifting and I live in a tri-level home)
20.)  will do all laundry and change all sheets in my home before surgery.

Ok What else am I forgetting.  This is off the top of my head. Anyone want to suggest anything else?  If feels like I am forgetting something, or I forgot to write something I already did.

I am very excited and a little scared.  I am at peace with my decision. :)

REVISED:   ok to do list still. 
Thank you to all you peeps here I am adding to the list from the list below.

21.)  Pay Bills  (for the next month or anything that is due close to the date or close after)
22.)  Bariactric Wrap
23.)  Pillow - for the ride home
24.)  Listerine Strips   ( for being into ketosis with the high protein and low carb food plan)
25.) Peri Bottle and liquid soap.  (I am assuming it is a squeeze bottle to flush)  correct me plz
26.) burts bee's instead of chapstick    ( read the post below )
27.) Gas - X   ( either Liquid or Chewable) or  GAS - X   STRIPS   highly recommended!
28.) http://www.freedomwand.com/ 
Toilet wand "Compliments & suggestion by Katie K."
some say use tongs or use a toilet brush. ( read below)  same idea as a wooden spoon.  Now we have choices! 
29.)  Liquid Tylenol
30.) Cup Warmer
31.) Peppermint tea ( suggested and said feels good on the tummy)
32.) suggested extra little measuring bowls.  I bought 3-2 oz glass bowls. or measuring etc
33.)  suggested to leave slippers at the hospital because of germs ( good idea)
34.)  bleach wipes.   ( so many germs at the hospital )

Congrats on your surgery!!!  the best thing a friend told me to get was an approximate 6 inch  thing (forget name) from walgreens that you put on top of your toilet seat ta make the up and down easier.   OMG I got it on day 3 after surgery and what a relief!  Good luck to you!

Would you mind sharing the company name that is offering the free vitamins for your recovery?  I would be very interested!!!