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Post-op Tips
- Talk w/your anethesiologist before surgery to let him know any concerns, fears and what to expect when you wake up. If pain or feeling sick are issues, he/she can help make this easier! It is possible to wake up feeling pretty good and able to eat afterwards!
- Ask for potassium in your IV bag -- [for overnight/longer stays]. This helps w/feeling dizzy after being immobilized for 24hrs; especially if you are an individual who depletes potassium easily.
- Before you enter hospital [even for a quick "lap"], have your house cleaned. Saves worrying about it while you are resting.
- Prepare a stack of things to read [or favorite craft project] and place them where you plan to spend your time once you are back home.
- Take plenty of naps -- does wonders for your attitude :)
- Develop a routine during your stay at home, even if only for a week. [showering, dressing, eating, reading mail, etc].
- Use your new quiet time for setting new goals to achieve in the coming months.
- Have all your favorite foods stocked in the pantry/fridge & place in individual serving sizes to save prep time {when possible}
- Prepare your favorite lounging clothes/blankets/pillows -- make sure all is clean and ready for use.
- Don't take phone calls immediately after surgery once you are home.
- Limit "surfing the net" time and time spent reading emails.
- Do not schedule any mtgs or other appointments during your stay at home, unless for recheck w/surgery doc.
- Drive when you are up to it and only for short distances at first.
- Have plenty of bandages, band-aids, tape & gauze on hand just in case.
- If you have animals, they will most likely want to jump on your stomach...learn to turn sideways quickly! [I try to tell mine what is wrong with me, etc. -- sometimes they actually listen].
- If you have cats, let them cuddle with you on the couch -- makes you feel better & they will like the company! Mine like to lay under the blanket and try to lay up against my stomach to make it feel better.
- Take a tin of organic peppermints or Altoids to the hospital; help w/nausea [peppermint tea also helps].
- Eat small, well-balanced meals and eat several times a day. Easier on your stomach.
- Watch lots of great movies while resting on the couch!
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