Question:
Post-Op Shopping List: What should I buy before I have the surgery?
I want to shop before I have my surgery so that I have everything I need for at least a month. Con someone make suggestions for my shopping list. I will be staying in a hotel for the week following my surgery. What should I have on hand there as well? — Kelly X. (posted on July 10, 2002)
July 10, 2002
I made sure I had lip balm, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, cottonelle
wipes,and slippers for my hospital stay. The lip balm, lotion and
cottonelle wipes really came in handy. Truthfully, I wasn't allowed to have
any liquids for four days, so they didn't even let me brush my teeth! If
you don't want to bring any of that stuff they provide it at the hospital.
Good luck.
— gloria M.
July 10, 2002
I too will be in a hotel room for at least a week after surgery, and a few
days before surgery, so this is my prep list. Ok, I should warn you ahead
of time, this list may be overkill, but I live by the motto "be
prepared" especially when I won't be able to do stuff for myself for a
while.
Things for the Hospital:
q Lotion
q Powder
q Chapstick/Lipgloss
q Books/Magazines
q Slippers/Socks
q Hair Brush & ties & bandanas
q Deoderant, Shampoo, Conditioner
q Eyeshade & CD Player w/headphones
q Favorite Blanket & Pillow
q Tummy Binder
q Wooden Spoon
q Notebook, & Pens
q Camera
q Measuring Tape
q Air Freshners/Fabric Refresher
q Bedside Fan
Things for the Hotel Room:
q Lipton Cream of Chicken Soup
q Sugar Free/Milk Free Jellos & Puddings
q Mashed Potatoes (Instant)
q Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal
q Crystal Light & Cool-aid
q Splenda Packets & Box
q Protein Shake Mixes
q Liquid Pure Protein
q Multi Vitamins
q Iron Supplements
q Vitamin B Complex Supplements
q Calcium citrate
q Ginseng (helps with smelly gas)
q Maalox Tablets
q Vitamin E for incisions
q Liquid Pain Reliever
q Medications
q Citrate of Magnesia (cleaning out)
q Hand Blender
q Thermometer
q Handheld Massager
q Heating Pad
q Ace Bandages
q Shower Massager Head
q Playstation & Games
q Laptop
q TextBooks
q 2 Flat sheets for recliner
q Towels
q Laundry Detergent
q Room De-odorizer
q Pillows, Pillows, Pillows
q Side-tables (TV Trays)
q Ice Cube Trays
q Mini Spoons
q Plastic Plates
q Ziploc Bags
q Small Containers
q Laundry Supplies
q Clothing
Things to get when in Fresno:
q Sugar Free Popsicles
q Milk
q Butter
q Low Fat Low Sugar Yogurt
— Heather K.
July 10, 2002
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— Heather K.
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