Surgery in 2 weeks - what do I need to do re RT3/Adrenals to prep?

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I just learned that I'm going to have to have surgery to repair two ventral

hernias, scheduled for March 9. I'm in the last part of the T3-only treatment

for RT3 (I hope!). I just sent off my diurnal cortisal saliva test for adrenals,

but I've been told by a couple of wise folks here that I have low cortisol.

The doc says my recovery will be approximately 3 to 6 weeks. The first week

expects a lot of pain.

Is there anything I need to address or prepare for prior to the surgery? I'm

sure I need to make sure I take my T3 on schedule. I really do hope to have my

saliva results back by then (I sent them overnight delivery). Based on what I

read, it sounds like something akin to stress dosing might need to be done?

Any other suggestions on things I need to do in the next two weeks to prepare my

body? High protein? Extra vitamin C or iron supplements? Anything?

Thanks for your help. I'm a bit nervous about this considering that I've been

struggling so hard to get well for a long time.