What special things did you have to do before surgery

The only thing my surgeon requires is nothing to eat or drink after midnight the day before surgery. I know some of you had to do the bowel prep and some didn't. I've read where some of you had to shower with special soaps, etc. I want to be in the best shape possible - (for the shape I'm in) for my surgery. What are your suggestions? Do I have to have a RX for the bowel prep stuff if I want to do it? What special kinds of soaps did you have to use and where do I find them? I've been taking a multi-vitamin with iron for a couple of months now. Do I need to do anything else? -deep breathing exercises, anything? I have 10 days left and getting nervous!! Thanks for the info.

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