Re: Top five from jo

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Great idea--with that pillow or something...you're so right...when I

came home last week from donating blood, and was SHOT...I had a bad

time, almost passed out, threw up and so on...I just wanted to sit

and when I did, still felt pukey---then my cat came alone to check me

out...cuddled with me...just sat there petting him and IT REALLY

HELPED. I was going to write that, but thought, someone w/o pets will

think me freakish...so there you have it! freak with kitty help

I would add a humidifier for helping keep the nasal passages clear,

modar/pedistal if there are pills to grind up, and a BLENDER, on and

PC would be 5...to not be able to reach this grp or search

facts...would be a sad disadvantage.

also heard that a recliner is great! jo

> Hey everyone!

> Five days post-op here, and I was thinking. It would have been

really nice to

> have a list of " must-haves " from people who have been through

surgery. I'm sure

> each list would be different, but they would still be helpful.

That's why I'm

> going to post my top five things that have come in the most handy

this first

> week post-op. Hope you all will join in as well!!

>

> 1. Something to touch. I know this sounds weird, but my friend

got me a pillow

> that feels so weird, I touch it all the time. Having something to

feel really

> takes your mind off the surgery and is also very therapeutic.

>

> 2. A shower head that can be removed. This will help with taking

showers so

> the water is never directly aimed at your face.

>

> 3. Zip-n-squeeze bags. Truly a God send once you are ready to use

them!!

>

> 4. A Water pik. When all that gunk comes out of your mouth, you

just feel so

> clean. And also, it keeps all those dark places clear of any build-

up.

>

> 5. Vaseline on a q-tip. I know this sounds a little weird, but my

nose was

> VERY raw after surgery. Putting a little vaseline around the

nostril on the

> inside would keep me happy for hours!!

>

> I also found body pillows, a dry erase board to communicate, and

the support of

> your friends and family very helpful!!

>

> Best of luck