Date Confirmed To Be Post Op

[Guest BeckyAnn]

Beckyann here and i was wanting the Post-Op women to give me a good idea of what to stock up on pryor to my surgery for when I get back , I have a date of 22nd Dec 2008 so I have some time to gather what I need for after my new birthday. Besides being nervous LOL as you may guess I also want to be prepaired for when I return from Thailand. It has taken 3yrs just to get to this point and their is no sence of not being ready, I have been told to stock up on Ky jelly and condoms for dialating what else would ya'll suggest I have to be better prepaired

[Guest Leah1026]

Beckyann here and i was wanting the Post-Op women to give me a good idea of what to stock up on pryor to my surgery for when I get back , I have a date of 22nd Dec 2008 so I have some time to gather what I need for after my new birthday. Besides being nervous LOL as you may guess I also want to be prepaired for when I return from Thailand. It has taken 3yrs just to get to this point and their is no sence of not being ready, I have been told to stock up on Ky jelly and condoms for dialating what else would ya'll suggest I have to be better prepaired

Don't forget panty-liners! Doesn't matter what brand as long as you get "longs". Also don't take any good bed clothes for surgery as they will probaby become soiled. Wear what they give you or something you don't mind throwing away.

Dilating. This is the cheapest source of lube I've found:

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

Also if you have solid, medical grade dilators you do NOT need condoms. If you have those all you need is regular anti-septic hand soap to clean them. And paper towels to lay them on while they dry. You'll also need paper towels for dilating to wipe your hands.

Ooooo almost forgot bed protector/pads:

http://www.buyemp.com/product/1091905.html

I'm using the small ones now. I got 300 for like $32? Not bad. Using disposable pads is easier than doing lots of laundry.

Stock up on easy to prepare food for the first week or so at home. During the first week home you're not going to want to do much except rest.

Who is your surgeon?

I would urge you to not overpack for your trip. Take only what's necessary. You will not be in the mood for any involved activities. The one item I would suggest is an iPod or similar device with a small speaker attachment. Music can be soothing when your relaxing or dilating.

Good Luck!

[Guest BeckyAnn]

http://www.yanhee.net/eng/abts/abts_ppp.as...;flnm=img55.jpg Is my Surgeon 10yrs experiance Dr Preetcha protashay and here is where im having my surgery. http://www.yanhee.net/eng/abts/abtus_mn.asp thanks for your help as every pre op its greatly appricated.. hugs

Don't forget panty-liners! Doesn't matter what brand as long as you get "longs". Also don't take any good bed clothes for surgery as they will probaby become soiled. Wear what they give you or something you don't mind throwing away.

Dilating. This is the cheapest source of lube I've found:

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

Also if you have solid, medical grade dilators you do NOT need condoms. If you have those all you need is regular anti-septic hand soap to clean them. And paper towels to lay them on while they dry. You'll also need paper towels for dilating to wipe your hands.

Ooooo almost forgot bed protector/pads:

http://www.buyemp.com/product/1091905.html

I'm using the small ones now. I got 300 for like $32? Not bad. Using disposable pads is easier than doing lots of laundry.

Stock up on easy to prepare food for the first week or so at home. During the first week home you're not going to want to do much except rest.

Who is your surgeon?

I would urge you to not overpack for your trip. Take only what's necessary. You will not be in the mood for any involved activities. The one item I would suggest is an iPod or similar device with a small speaker attachment. Music can be soothing when your relaxing or dilating.

Good Luck!

[Guest krazykat]

Congratulations, Becky Ann. I hope the time goes by very quickly for you!!

My spouse found the 8 oz Betadine bottle made a handy water sprayer, for cleaning yourself after urinating, as the swelling caused her a lot of undirected spraying.

She couldn't use the hospital pads we were given, as they caused a severe "diaper rash" type reaction on her behind. The skin literally peeled off, poor dear. We just used the regular hotel sheets, which they didn't like and we got "scolded" by the housekeeping staff, lol. Oh, well. I don't know what the solution for that could be, if you have sensitive skin. It was more like the plastic moisture barrier kept too much heat and moisture against her.

If you are keeping your hotel room during your hospital stay, stock up on large bottles of water and simple foods, like was mentioned. I helped some of the other ladies with this. They charge you a lot if you get them from the hotel. If I can help you with any other questions, I'd be happy too. I think I remember more than my dear Karen, as she was kind of busy recovering.

We went to Thailand last Oct, Dr. Chett. Best wishes on your journey to happiness.

Hugs, Kat

[Guest Storm Angel]

If I had the money tommorow I'd go for it!!!

I will hopefully be reassigned in 12 - 24 months, fingers crossed

[Guest BeckyAnn]

Krazykat

I was wondering on re-entering the US , is their a requirement on when you have to get your legal paperwork changed over after surgery SRS? And who is notified that you had the surgery? Or is it up to you with no certain time frame I know I have to have the US Embasy notrery sign my letter of certification but how does that affect my passport? please let me know.

Congratulations, Becky Ann. I hope the time goes by very quickly for you!!

My spouse found the 8 oz Betadine bottle made a handy water sprayer, for cleaning yourself after urinating, as the swelling caused her a lot of undirected spraying.

She couldn't use the hospital pads we were given, as they caused a severe "diaper rash" type reaction on her behind. The skin literally peeled off, poor dear. We just used the regular hotel sheets, which they didn't like and we got "scolded" by the housekeeping staff, lol. Oh, well. I don't know what the solution for that could be, if you have sensitive skin. It was more like the plastic moisture barrier kept too much heat and moisture against her.

If you are keeping your hotel room during your hospital stay, stock up on large bottles of water and simple foods, like was mentioned. I helped some of the other ladies with this. They charge you a lot if you get them from the hotel. If I can help you with any other questions, I'd be happy too. I think I remember more than my dear Karen, as she was kind of busy recovering.

We went to Thailand last Oct, Dr. Chett. Best wishes on your journey to happiness.

Hugs, Kat