Surgery scheduled, any advice?

I had my surgery last July love hearts are really good for wind pain i didn't really have any questions as thay told me all what I needed to know but when thay say you cannot do anything for 3 months  please do as thay say I did go for walks but anything else was a no take care 

I know I felt quite worried about going into hospital for major surgery, you can’t help having that feeling, but try not too worry, you are probably overthinking things. I would suggest taking water wipes so that you can wash your hands (and face) when you want to- it is surprising how grubby you feel even though you are just lying in bed! A few night dresses, you will probably want to change every day or every other day. “Big pants” so that you don’t have anything tight crossing your operation site. A lightweight dressing gown for when you are out of bed, and a light cardigan for sitting in bed. Slippers you can safely walk in - I took a pair of sandals rather than slippers. Moisturising cream for your body - after a couple of days in bed my knees started peeling, I think they were rubbing on the sheets when moving, it was strange! A flannel and your normal soap/cream bar/etc. Pack or box of tissues. Shower gel or whatever you use once you are allowed to shower, shampoo and deodorant. I took my kindle and i-pad rather than having to hold a book or magazines but I didn’t really find I wanted to read. I listened to the bedside radio mist of the time. Lemon sherbets, ginger biscuits, lemon and ginger tea bags, if you like them, or/and peppermint tea and anything you feel will help with wind pains or help to pass the wind!

Hopefully this doesn’t sound a lot once you actually put them into a list. I gave some reasons that makes the list look big!

Good luvk for your surgery and look forward to hearing from you after your surgery.

Sendinglive and caring thoughts. ️

I was told to take in and wear those grippy socks that mean you don't have to bend and look for slippers but can get out of bed when necessary.  I had really acute pain in my tummy after surgery and assumed it was from the operation but actually it was trapped wind.  The nurse told me the way to relieve it is to rub your tummy clockwise and it will help let it out.  It did!  Be sure to take ear plugs.  Hospitals can be very noisy. Or earphones.   You are unlikely to feel like reading but listening to music/audiobooks quite likely.  

Good luck!   

Thanks for the replies and the suggestions. These are really helpful.

Do I need to pack sanitary towels? I've read that there might be some bleeding afterwards. 

I couldn’t bear to wear them as my feet get too hot! Even at the time of my op I hadto stick my feet put of the sheet as I do at home all year round!

I was was given them but by the end of the first day there was nothing.