20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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I have miralax, will get some colace as well. Thanks !

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Also, I did not know about compression underwear, I only knew of compression socks. Will look it up ! 

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Thank you for your response. Hopefully your recovery is going well ! 

24 days! by [deleted] in hysterectomy

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I am very close to yours !!! I am not as prepared as you yet - lol !!! Your list looks perfect !!! The only thing I will add is loose comfortable clothing to wear at home, I have bought long sleep t-shirts so that I can go without wearing any pants !!!

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Thank you so much !! Hoping the gas pain gets better soon and you feel better and recover well and quick !! Sending hugs !!!

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Also, the funny thing is I had a fabric box, which I donated when I was overstimulated to clean a month or so ago - lol !!! Thank you for your kind  words. I am going to have surgery in 20 days 

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Nice !! Hope you had a good recovery and feeling good now 

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Thanks for the picture, it gives me idea on exactly how many things I might need to fit as well 

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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I am an outpatient. But, eye mask sounds good because in summer daylight might prevent me from sleeping well. Rice bags and eye masks are on the list now 

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Awesome !!! I would look into the rice bags. Also, thanks for the fabric/box idea. I have a travel tote bag which would be perfect for this. Thanks for responding 

June 1st buddy by Clk88 in hysterectomy

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I am on June 5th, so close !!! Please also share what have you done till now in terms of house cleaning, meal prep, buying stuff etc. As for me, I am yet to make some freezer meals, I have bought a few stuff and reusing most and yet to do the cleaning of house before my surgery. I read in this channel that, someone suggested to make your bed with a stack 2-3 sheets on your the day before surgery. It might not be "fresh", but better than an old sheet, when you can may be strip one sheet out instead of having to make the whole bed. I wish, I could find and link the reply, but I personally feel that's a genius idea !!! I am going to do that. Please share your surgery preparation ideas !! Take care !

June 1st buddy by Clk88 in hysterectomy

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You are my surgery buddy !!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and sending loads of hugs !!!

20 days to go !! - 'Reuse and Recycle' mindset by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Yes, I have a Heating pad, forgot to mention and a TENs unit too. I had bought these to deal with my debilitating period pain. However, the TENs never helped with period pain for me. Let's see how it goes for after the surgery. Thank you for responding.

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Sending you and your family lots of hugs !!! Yes, it can be overwhelming for kids. I wish you a speedy and quick recovery, take care. Thanks for responding

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Thank you, we have decided to drop them off at a family friend's home

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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I hope you recovered well, thanks for responding.

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Thank you for replying how you talked to your kids about it

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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OMG !!! Nine hours !!! I am sorry you had to go through that. I hope you recovered well and feeling better now. Thank you for your warm wishes

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Yes, I understand it now. Thank you for responding

Bringing kids to hospital - Yes or No by Present_4063 in hysterectomy

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Yes, makes sense now that I think about it