OP 2 April … Started by: Danielle

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  • Danielle 17
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    I have under a week left to go and nothing prepared. What does people recommend I take with me for the best? Xx

    Kelly H 1
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    Hey Danielle, I’m on 2nd April too might see you there lol, so far I’ve got front fastening pjs a v pillow, sports bra, dressing gown, slippers, calendula cream ( bio oil gave me blisters) I’m stuck on what else I might need though, have you go your admission time yet? It’s 6 days away and I need to arrange travel still it’s so frustrating! Xx

    Nicole 12
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    i had mine on Wednesday hun, i just took my v pillow, loose clothes for the next day as i was staying over, some button up pj’s but stayed in my gown while i was there, Macom bra, slippers, dressing gown, some body wash, flannel and towel for the next day, toiletries, some snacks, phone charger, something to keep u entertained while u wait, thats it really 🙂

    good luck 🙂 xx

    Trace 158
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    This is my list, it may help! Mine’s on Wednesday!

    Stuff for Pre op:
    Making sure I wax all areas(!)
    Arnica tablets (starting 5 days before)
    Bio oil (religiously twice a day starting 1 month pre op)
    Hibiscrub showers 1 week leading up to op

    On day of op:
    Shower with Hibiscrub
    Putting my hair in a plait so I don’t worry what it looks like!
    Macom
    Dressing gown
    Slippers
    Ipad/magazines
    Energy drink and snacks
    Zip up hoodie

    After op:
    Lots of front fastening tops
    Bio Oil
    Arnica tabs
    Reusable ice pack
    Senna tablets for the bloat/constipation
    V Pillow and Body pillow
    Dry hairspray
    Anti bac baby wipes (due to not being able to shower for 7 days)
    Aqueous cream/vaseline/baby oil to remove the pen marks sticky strapping residue
    Lots of protein rich food to aid healing

    xx

    Sophie 123
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    I’m on the 2nd too! I’m with a diff company and they provide a bra, body wash and dressing gown so I’m just taking my pillow, button/zip up clothes and some toiletries for the morning after. Also taking iPad and books etc for when I’m waiting/ morning after xxx

    Danielle 17
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    Thanks ladies. I didn’t even think about bio oil or pillows for that matter lol. No I havnt had a time yet . I am staying in local over night after op just to be on safe side xx

    Danielle 24
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    im in on the 2nd with tray nor aswel 🙂 I’m just taking my v pillow for travel home …clothes to travel home in slippers gown bras and some lucozade to give me energy for after lol xx

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