Day 4 Post Op...Going Home!

Today is the last day in the hospital. My pain is pretty much under control and I practice getting around with my crutches...not an easy feat. I'm only able to get to the hallway and back. I'm a little nervous about pain control at home because I am on the max oxycodone, 3 pills every 3 hours, and that has been okay. But even last night I needed an extra dose of Dilaudid. After 5 days in the hospital, there were certain things I couldn't live without. So here is my list of things to take.

Lifesavers in the hospital
- Somebody to stay with you. My husband was my advocate for pain control, he kept me calm, and he helped me so much. I can't imagine not having him there with me.
- ear plugs!
- eye mask. At first I bought this "Sleeping Beauty" eye mask as a joke thinking I wouldn't use it much but it was so good to have!
- Antibacterial hand wipes
- Facial cleaning wipes so you can clean up right in bed
- makeup. I'm a pretty natural person but makeup kept me feeling put together.
- Your own blanket and pillow!
- your favorite lotion so you feel good and yummy smelling
- movies. Although I didn't watch too much. I was pretty out of it.
- People Magazine. Just an easy brainless entertaining thing to read
-Cell phone with all phone numbers you may need

Things I bought/borrowed before surgery:
- Millenial crutches. So much more comfortable to use. Best deal on Amazon.
- Raised toilet seat. cheapest at Home Depot
- Walker. Didn't really think I would need it but it was a must for the first week especially.
-tray for eating in bed or recliner
- shower seat. Cheapest is to just buy or borrow an outdoor plastic chair. I have a big shower so the chair fits in it fine. If you have a tub shower you may need to buy the shower chairs sold at the medical supply stores because they are non-slip.