Checklist for Surgical Admission
(modified from Hystercity.com where you can find extensive pre and post op advice)
Pre Admission To do list
- Clean House
- Do Laundry
- Prepare and Freeze Meals
- Make a list of questions for the Doctor and Anesthesiologist
- Get any Post-Op Medications Before Surgery (prescriptions, Tylenol, cold meds, etc., please verify all of these with your doctor!!)
- Do all the shopping for Next Three Weeks
- Set Up Schedule for People to Help and Visit
- Move Anything You Might Need To Waist Level
- Get Hair Cut
- Get Pedicure
- Shave Legs
- Get Box or Basket to Put Stuff You Might Need At Home to keep with you (i.e.: Meds, Book, Lotion, Lip Balm, Etc)
- Write a note or letter to next of kin. (In case something happens)
Things to Get at Store
- Thank You Notes (To write to people that send flowers etc.)
- Stamps
- Books
- CDs
- 2 nightgowns (knee length)
- Robe
- Slippers (low heeled)
- Granny Panties
- New Socks
- Pads (they are cheaper then hospital pads)
- Heating Pad
- Ice Pack
- Extra Pillows
- Pet Food
- Jell-O
- Rice
- Cream of Wheat
- Fresh Fruit
- Raisin Bran
- Gas-X or equivalent
- Books or crossword puzzles
Things to Take to the Hospital
- Pads
- Loose Night Gowns
- Robe
- Slippers
- Socks
- Granny Panties
- Loose Outfit (to wear home)
- Brush/comb
- Toothpaste/brush
- Make-up
- Book
- Pillow For Ride Home. Put it between your lap and seat belt.
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