Prepare For Surgery -
One Day Before
Tummy Tuck Patient Surgery Preparations
 GOOD SURGERY PREPARATIONS MEAN FASTER RECOVERY |
Preparing for Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery
Preparing for Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgery is crucial and can make the difference between a positive experience and a negative one. The following Preparation for Surgery Checklist is needed to make sure that nothing is forgotten and bring you peace of mind.
Before I had my Tummy Tuck operation I was worried that I might have forgotten to do something before my operation. I scanned the internet compiling everything that I thought appropriate and made the following Pre-Surgery Checklist. By making it as comprehensive as possible, it gave me peace of mind that I had fully prepared for my surgery. I have included it below for other to benefit.
Prepare for Surgery
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Pre-Surgery Checklists are often given to the patient by the surgeon and provide advice and a list of things to do in order to get ready for the surgery. It is very important for the patient to follow the instructions carefully. The directions given by a plastic surgeon are for your own good, and they will help you have a better recovery, both physically and emotionally.
You may wish to consider combining the following list with that provided by your plastic surgeon, then reviewing with him for his approval. Some of the items listed may not be appropriate for your particular operation. Always follow the surgeons advice.
Checklists for Tummy Tuck Surgery
The following checklist that will help you prepare for your day of surgery.
Prepare your important legal papers
including your Will, Emergency contact information, Emergency
Instructions, Power of Attorney papers and Living Will.
Surgery Preparation: The Day Before Surgery
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At home, pre-stage anything you may need within arms reach so that you have no need stretch, reach or bend.
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Close your bedroom window drapes or blinds to darken the room so you can rest easier.
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Position a flash light on your nightstand.
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Have a hand mirror nearby. You may want to check out your sutures while in bed.
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Have a laptop computer or paper and pencil on hand if you are want to surf the net or document your post-operative thoughts in writing.
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Have a night light to illuminate your way to the restroom for night visits.
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Have a pail, paper towels and moist towelettes and plastic trash bags with tops that tie at your bedside and on the ride home. (to clean up messes)
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Have extra bed sheets and blankets on hand.
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Have lots of entertainment on hand such as movies, videogame, books, puzzles and magazines.
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Have plenty of clear liquids, such as water, sugar water, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, apple juice, pulp-free juices, soft drinks and popsicles.
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Have some crackers to help alleviate nausea - especially on the way home.
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Bring a bottle of water with you for the ride home from surgery. Sipping cool water helps alleviate nausea as well as cleans the mouth if you do vomit.
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Lots of pillows, prearranged on you bed to provide a cocoon for sleeping on your back with your head and feet slightly elevated.
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Make a list of last minute questions to ask your physician/surgeon before the surgery.
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Make your home “recovery-friendly.” Remove all tripping hazards and arrange furniture so you have a straight path to wherever you are going. Setup a temporary sleeping area if your house has a lot of stairs.
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Prepare your bed (recovery area) with lots of pillows, absorbent pad underlay, books, magazines, writing materials, telephone, TV, remote control
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Prepare your chair and bed with protective plastic sheeting and/or sheets and absorbent pads.
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Pre-position some wet naps, baby wipes, Kleenex, paper towels, hand moisturizer or make-up removal towelettes by your bed or chair.
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Pre-position your robe and slippers and socks.
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Remove any fingernail and toenail polish the day before surgery. It is not permitted and allows the surgical staff to better determine if you are getting enough oxygen during surgery.
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Set your nightstand up with your medications, water, a few packages of crackers, remote control, the phone, laptop and entertainment.
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Take out the trash.
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Turn down the sound and turn off the ringer. Have the answering machine set.
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Wash your hair the night before surgery.
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