Question:
Any one have any tricks or helpfull hints that will help with the surgery?

I am going to have surgery in sept, and was wondering if anyone has any helpful hints or tricks that will be helpfull prior and after surger.    — LoyAnn S. (posted on May 6, 2002)

May 6, 2002
Someone e-mailed me a message saying to start drinkinig plenty of water and to get out of the house and start walking. Well that next day I walked 1 mile at a local track and have been walking every since. Walked every 5-6 hours in the hospital after I had my surgery. The nurses and docs just watched me go round and around. They didnt pay me no mind at all. I have a drain tube and have been walking since I got home, sometimes a mile, now I'm doing 2 miles and I cant feel the drain at all. I contribute my wonderful recovery to that e-mail that I had received and being smart enough to taking that suggestion. Good luck on whatever you decide to do.
   — Karen M.

May 6, 2002
Hi, Just wanted to add, if I had it to do over again I would definetly do more to strengthen my ab muscles. Best of luck to you.
   — Tammy B.

May 7, 2002
Be emotionally ready / committed and line up your support. That is the best advice that I can give you. Also, bring non-skid slippers to the hospital. I forgot mine! Regards,
   — Ann B.

May 9, 2002
If you have long hair I suggest you braid it. After sitting in a bed all day long at the hospital you get a lot of tangles.
   — Laura S.