Prepare For Surgery - One Month Before

 

GOOD SURGERY PREPARATIONS MEAN FASTER RECOVERY

 

Tummy Tuck Patient Surgery Preparations

One Month Before  -  One Week Before  -  One Day Before  -  Day of 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 My Tummy Tuck

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.

 

Pre-Surgery Checklists

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.

 

Prepare For Surgery - One Month Before

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: Shopping Checklist

Please see tummy tuck shopping for complete list.

1. Absorbent pads with plastic underlay - sleep on or sit on to prevent blood stains. Pet training pads make a good alternative. Or use Mattress Encasements - Protectabed.com to completely protect your bed.

2. Wound dressings & Rolled Gauze - after the first week of recovery and after the incision was closed and partially healed I would substitute toilet paper or paper towels for the rolled gauze to save money.

3. Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment - apply to incision areas after surgery.

4. Antibacterial soap - bath & wash with the week before surgery and during recovery.

5. Fever thermometer - check temperature daily for fever after surgery.

6. Scar reducing products - to help fade and reduce scars during recovery.

7. Moist towelettes or baby wipes - keep by your bed for general clean up after surgery.

8. 6" elastic bandage - use to hold rolled gauze in place for covering incision areas.

9. Tissues.

10. Ice packs, bags of frozen vegetables - are good for post-operative icing.

11. Mild laxatives - may be needed during recovery. Take per your surgeons directions.

12. Eye drops - for dry eyes.

13. Low salt foods - to minimize swelling

14. Acetaminophen products - such as Tylenol. Ask your doctors first.

15. Operative medications - prescription medicines prescribed by your surgeon. Fill subscriptions before surgery.

16. Straws - for drinking

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