What was essential after the op? Started by: Becky May

I was a day case in hospital and I took dressing gown, slippers, phone,
Phone charger. I travelled home in the outfit I went in which was joggers and a zipped hoodie and I took two post surgery bras and a drink. I also took a magazine. My V shape pillow has been a god send at
Home and zipped hoodies.
Good luck for your op 🙂 xx

I found at home a hot wheat pillow that goes in the microwave for around my neck. And a hot water bottle for my back. Then a sippy cup with a straw just my top essentials post op lol. Ice packs at least 3 and gel ones if possible. I was just a zombie those first few days. I also ordered all my meals through a meal prep company so ready meals or something are really handy. I found even having help I felt less of a burden just saying bung that in the microwave. And after the first few days I could easily do it myself. Just prepare to do absolutely nothing for 4/5 days. Totally relax and let your body heal. Honestly you don’t need much. Just imagine you’ll basically be a T. rex so things need to be close, sitting up is hard work so just prop yourself up on the sofa sippy cup and a packet of biscuits in reach (ginger ones great for sickness) and you’ll be grand!