4 days to go! Checklist and last minute advice needed :) Started by: Ellie

Definitely lots of pillows and a V pillow to sleep, as you will need to sleep upright or at an angle for a while.
Straws to help drink, as you won’t be able to lift your arms much and it just makes it easier
Food wise, high fibre foods as constipation was an issue for me with being sedentary and taking painkillers, and I’m usually the type who goes everyday and never gets constipated. Fybogel and senna also really helped. Fruit, veg, whole grains and protein are good for recovery.
You’ll need a surgical bra for 6 weeks, if they don’t give you one you can buy them online or on M&S. One that opens at the front is good
It would be good to have someone help you for the first week, like cooking/cleaning/getting dressed as you’d be in pain initially. I had pain for a long time and took 3 weeks off, but for other people it’s shorter. My friend went back to work after just a week.
Avoid heavy lifting for 6 weeks post op. I had smaller milk cartons and didn’t fully fill the kettle or anything.
Before the op, its a good idea to get the cleaning out of the way and cook for a few days to avoid to hassle afterwards.
All the best x