Guest guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Breathe....just be sure to get some microwave meals, have things " up " where you dont have to bend down for them or downstairs so you dont have to go upstairs for them. You will want things to do in bed for awhile, reading, crafts, etc. I made christmas ornaments Some things to have " just in case " would be bedside commode (I used one for about a week), barf bags, cane/walker, hopefully you wont need them but better to have them and not then the other way around. Also might want to have some stool softener and simethicone for gas as things are typically really sluggish after surgery. Basically you just want to be as perfectly comfy as you can in one spot for awhile with everything conveniently placed within arms reach..pillows, heating blanket, tissues, tv remote, phone, books & crafts, trashcan etc  You are very fortunate to be having it done by an experienced surgeon with experienced staff to handle you afterwards, not always the case and certainly not in my case lol. I'm sure all will go well and it will not be nearly as bad as your mind is imagining right now. HUG, Subject: Surgery next week... To: " Tetheredspinalcord " <tetheredspinalcord > Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 11:31 AM  Any words of wisdom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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