Surgery 10 days away

Oh my GOD just looked at the calendar and realized my surgery is only 10 days away.  10 days!!!!

I am so excited and can't wait to see my new body.  Also so nervous.  Hope this is normal.  I was like this for my sleeve too.    Just want it over with so the healing can begin. 

I am having a circular tummy tuck, (which is like a lbl) breast lift and lipo and fat to my butt.  and at same time hammer toe fixed.  Should be pretty messed up for awhile.  but then I am done.  My nervousness made my mind go blank. 

I am having surgery Oct 5.  I will stay at the clinic for 5 days.  What do I need?  going to prepare this weekend.Any advice?  Anything I must pick up?  Words of encouragement?  Ways not to freak out before surgery LOL 

THIS IS IT my next chapter is coming fast. 

Thanks to all of you for you advice, support and for caring.  Would truly freak out without you!!!

Hugs and kisses

Hi Cindy!
Congrats on the surgery....it will be here before you know it.
Yes everything you are feeling is totally normal.
FYI - don't be surprised if you end up leaving the clinic sooner than 5 days....by day 3 I was ready to get out.

What you need.....
-A toilet riser for when you get home (#1 must have!)  You can get one at CVS for $25.   FYI - if you are staying at an after care facility call ahead to make sure they have a toilet seat riser for you in your room.
-5x9 gauze pads and regular or long sanitary pads.  I used the sanitary pads on my sides where the extra thickness helps tremendously!!
-A back scratcher...you might get very itchy from the pain meds and you won't be able to reach everywhere.
-2 pairs loose pajamas with button down top or a button (or snap) down house dress.  (you'll want to have a change of clothes 'cause you'll probably get some blood and stains on the first pair...
-a lanyard or something to hang your drains from, especially when you shower( I used a sash type belt around the house and a piece of string in the shower)
-take a pen and notepad with you....it helps to keep track of things like drainage amounts, when you take pills, how you feel, questions you have for the Dr, etc etc
-Socks..........my feet hung off the recliner chair and out of the blanket and got COLD!
-Take some pre-mixed protein drinks and bars
- 3-5 MENS T-shirts (the tank top type...aka wife beater t-shirts).  You will want to use this under your binder otherwise the binder rubs your skin raw!  I put on the gauze/pads then pull the undershirt over them and them put the binder or compression garment on.  Feels so much better!
-I took a couple of sudoku puzzles and a book because I planned on staying 4 or 5 days but ended up leaving early. I did do some puzzles on day 2 and 3.
-Some sort of sucking candy (sugar free or whatever you can have).  REALLY helps me to fit out the dry throat and sudden tickle that makes me cough.  OMG you do not want to cough!!!!
-a camera.  If you are into documenting everything (like I am) you'll want to get some pictures...
-Your toiletries....shampoo (the place I was at did not have shampoo!), soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, chapstick, moisturizers (I tend to dry up after surgery...not sure if its the shock to the body, the anesthesia or the pain meds but I get drier than normal so I take lots of moisturizer). 

Tips: AVOID salt! It will help to keep your swelling down. 

Hope that helps a little....
That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
Best to you on your plastics journey.
Keep us posted on how you are doing.
Ruth

Ruth  

How can I ever thank you.  Oh I am printing out the list now.  And this weekend i will get all this stuff.  Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My pleasure........
Feel free to send me a PM if you have questions.

I am so excited for you, Cindy!  My surgery is just 13 days away, and I cannot wait either!  I also just want it over with, so I can get on with the healing process.  I put my packing list on my blog if you are interested.  www.livingtheskinnylife.blogspot.com.  Good luck with your surgery!

Jessica

Wow just about the same time.  thanks so much for the list.  And I wish you a perfect surgery and a speedy recovery too.  Lets keep in touch okay.

Here we go!!!!  LOL

Hugs

Hi Cindy,

I just wanted to say good luck. I understand exactly how you feel, my surgery is two weeks  from tomorrow.. It won't be long and we will be posting pictures of our wonderful new bodies.

Debbie

Debbie

Exactly that is going to be great.  Wish you a great surgery too.  We better hold on because this is quite a ride. 

LOL

Hugs

I AM SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU.  I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS....NO ADVISE FOR YOU, STILL WAITING FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL MYSELF.  LOOKS LIKE THE OTHER LADY THAT POSTED COVERED ALL THE BASES.  WISHING YOU WELL.

VAL

Hi Val

Wow you live in Pasadena I live in Monterey park.  We are neighbors.  Thanks so much for your nice reply.  I will be praying for you to get insurance approval.

Hugs