LBL in 2 weeks and I'm losing it

Ok, it's not like I'm a newbie at this, I a TT and BA last year. So why am I suddenly all nervous and panicky? I paid the PS today during my office visit, so that made me realize that I'm beyond the planning stage and into the "get your **** together girl" stage.

So in an attempt to get it together, I've been turning the house upside down, checking closets and medicine cabinets for whatever supplies I will need. I've got my 3 drawer roll-around packed with drugs, lotions, safety pins, extra sheets, maxi pads. What else? What else?

Where's that darn list that was on this site last year? Someone had an excellent list of all the stuff you need to get together. How can I get it together when I can't even find the darn list?

Freaking out here!

H_E_L_P !!!

I understand where you are coming from I am having circumferential body lift with anchor cut  on April 16th. Very off my game right now having trouble sleeping and just not myself. When you find the list and I am sure someone on here will have it and forward it to please pass it on to me.  What is your date?

Mine's April 22nd. I'm having the circumfrential body lift too, because my TT was screwed up by another PS so this one is fixing it and doing the butt lift at the same time.

I'll definately forward the list if I get it.

  I just had anchor cut LBL w/lipo to back 3 weeks ago. Here is what I recommend that was essential during my recovery.
chap stick, laynard (for drains while showering), socks, lotion (still dealing with dryness from anesthesia). Benadryl (very itchy when I got home), Smooth Move tea (herbal laxative tea-drank at night; helped( tremendously!), Protein powder, vitamins (my surgeon recommended Vit A (1 month), Vit C & Zinc) **this worked wonders with healing!,) waters (very thirsty), extra pillows, sanitary pads (used for dressings along incisions & I would cut & tape around drain sites that wound ooze, paper surgical tape, alcohol wipes (to milk drains to avoid clots), safety pins (to pin drains to garment), garments (if not provided), dial antibacterial soap ( you want to be as clean as possible), wipes (for bathroom), plus help for the first 2 weeks esp with your added laundry, dishes, etc. 
Good luck!

Why are you nervous........Because you are normal!
It's happened to me before every procedure some times more than others but in the end I always end up being excited.

Here's the list I have posted on my profile blog, hope it helps.
Best wishes on your surgery......keep us posted on how you are doing.

Supplies 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.
-Stool softners and laxatives.  You may need the laxative the first 2-3 days to get things moving...then you can use the softeners.
-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.
-Moisturizer for the rest of your body.  I don't know about you but I get very dry from the anesthesia.
-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 in aftercare...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 with the dry throat and sudden tickle that makes me cough.  OMG you do not want to cough after the Tummy Tuck!!!
-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). 
- Arnica Montana and Bromelain.....supplements that help reduce/eliminate swelling and bruising.  I swear these work for me.  this is a link to the brand I get.  You can also get them a little cheaper at GNC but they are lower grade quality and you really want the bromelain to have Quercetin in it (that's what really helps with the swelling.  The arnica is more for the bruising.  www.vitamedica.com/html/healingprogram.html

TotalFreedom had an awesome list last year or the year before.  Is this the list you're talking about?  That's what I used for most of my items.   Here is a link to her profile. Very helpful!

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/totalfreedom/

Good luck!
Melissa

Thanks Melissa, that IS the list I was looking for.

Rachel, I'll be getting the Dial soap.

Moosie, lots of good points. I have a riser at home but didn't even think about making sure they've got one at the facility.

Thanks all. Now I've got a list to work from I feel so much calmer.