Supplies

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Does anyone know where I can find a list of what medical type supplies I need to lay in ahead of SRS. I know I am some ways away from the surgery but I think if I take my time building the supplies it will be easier financially.

[Guest i is Sam :-)]

What kind of supplies, you're not doing the operation yourself right?

you mean like for after care?

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

yes I mean for recovery...Im hoping to have Dr. Brassard in Montreal do it, I dont want to commit suicide that close to completing this journey and starting on the next one... I want to live to enjoy it

[Guest Donna Jean]

Joanna....

I have a letter from the doctor in Thailand that I'm going to...

And apparently Tampons are worn pretty much continuously for three months to aid in the healing process...

Plenty of tissues and cottonballs ...

And of course, the ever popular "Donut Pillow!"

Also, check Marci Bowers site...

Good luck, Hon!

Donna Jean

[Guest Leah1026]

And apparently Tampons are worn pretty much continuously for three months to aid in the healing process...

What? Tampons are usually contraindicated, meaning we do NOT use them. Pads YES, tampons NO. The first couple weeks you'll may want maxi's. Then you'll switch to panty-liners.

Your surgeon should provide you with a list of supplies you'll need.

Important stuff everyone will need:

Chux: These are throw away pads you lie on while dilating. You should be able to get a couple hundred from a medical supply place for about $30 or so.

http://www.buyemp.com/product/1091908.html

Lube: And LOTS of it. Again, much cheaper if you order from a medical supply place. I use Surgilube, but there are many brands out there.

http://www.buyemp.com/product/1011201.html

Panty-liners: Self-explanatory.

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

Hey thanks for all of the information, I know I am a ways away from the big day but I wanted an idea of what I would be up against supplies wise

[Guest Donna Jean]

What? Tampons are usually contraindicated, meaning we do NOT use them. Pads YES, tampons NO. The first couple weeks you'll may want maxi's. Then you'll switch to panty-liners.

Panty-liners: Self-explanatory.

Oops......

My bad, Leah......

That's what I meant to put down.....DANG!

I had been called away at work and when I came back I put down Tampons...

Thanks for the heads up!

Donna Jean

[Guest Sazzle]

PLEASE Do not use tampons and dont use the donut pillow either you could do yourself some serious damage.

You need to have some support below you while sitting imediatley post op. The donut pillow removes that support. yo dont want to "Fall Out" now do you?!

Please listen to what your surgeon and nurses tell you. There is way too much "advice" online from people who may be trying to help but dont really know any better.

Best of luck.

Sara

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[Guest Donna Jean]

PLEASE Do not use tampons and dont use the donut pillow either you could do yourself some serious damage.

Best of luck.

Sara

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Hon.....

This off of Marci Bower's page of things to bring for post surgery....

? An inflatable or foam donut for the trip home –

the hospital-supplied one sometimes leaks after a while, and

having an extra for the car, work, etc is not a bad idea.

Some patients find that a horseshoe-shaped neck pillow

(available in airports or at other stores) is ideal; it can be

adjusted to fit your shape,

This was not my suggestion...It's from the surgeon's page....

Huggs

Donna Jean