surgery packing

[Annabelannabel]

hi guys I have my surgery on Friday very nervous mostly that I will forget to pack something! What should I pack in my over night bag? Any advice would be great too!

Thank you loads

Annabel 😊

[Mel06]

Hiya, good luck for Friday!

I would suggest big comfy pants and also some peppermint teabags to help with any shoulder tip pain

[Mel06]

Also, I had trouble swallowing after the anaesthetic and wish I had opted for soup as my first meal after. Not sure if this happens to everyone, but my sandwich was tough!

[Annabelannabel in reply to Mel06]

Thank you so much 🥹

[endo_the_stigma]

This was my packing checklist when I had my lap last month 😊 Obviously you don't need everything on here (also ignore the medication section as that will be personal to you) but it's good to be prepared for a possible overnight stay! My non-negotiables were long nighties instead of pyjamas so nothing is touching your belly, a pillow to protect your stomach from the seatbelt on the way home, comfy pants in a bigger size than normal, crocs/slip on shoes so you don't need to bend down, your own pads (hospital ones are horrid), list of medication (the nurses will ask), lipbalm, water bottle, entertainment (book or ipad) as you may be waiting a while, phone charger, and mints & peppermint tea for the gas pain while you are waiting to be discharged!

Really hope this helps a bit lovely! Good luck with your op, I'm sure you will be fine but remember to breathe and ask as many questions as you need to💛

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[Tangoandmax in reply to endo_the_stigma]

This is so helpful!

[endo_the_stigma in reply to Tangoandmax]

Aw I’m so glad lovely! Hope your surgery goes well if you’re waiting for one xxx

[Tangoandmax in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Just waiting for my first. I’ve had confirmation it’ll be expedited as urgent today due to my symptoms, so I’m now absolutely shitting myself 😂 it’s such a rollercoaster being desperate for a surgery and terrified of actually having to go through it x

[endo_the_stigma in reply to Tangoandmax]

Oh amazing that they are expediting your surgery!! They refused to expedite mine and then when I eventually had it they found loads of endo all over the place (including my diaphragm) so I'm glad you have pushed!! It really is a rollercoaster, I'm totally with you on that. Good lucky lovely🥰💛

[Tangoandmax in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Thank you 🤍

[Annabelannabel in reply to endo_the_stigma]

How are you feeling now after your surgery are you recovering well? Xx

[endo_the_stigma in reply to Annabelannabel]

If I'm totally honest, I am not where I expected to be but I have come back to work (probably too soon tbh). I am having even worse bowel symptoms than before (although I'm wondering if that's because they removed endo from my bowel without a bowel/colorectal surgeon present) and I'm also in pain most days. I am definitely having less bloating but the rest of my symptoms aren't hugely improved yet & I'm struggling to wrap my head around that😔 But I'm okay! xx

[Annabelannabel in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Oh boy sounds like you’re still recovering going back to work after a month sounds brave! Take it easy although after a month I’ll be doing my head in at home!

[Annabelannabel in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Thank you so much that’s so kind of you to post all of that information!! I hope you are recovering well from surgery! It’s nice to hear a lot more people seem to be getting their ops done now!

[endo_the_stigma in reply to Annabelannabel]

❤️❤️💛💛