10 days to go til surgery
Hi there everyone. Can anyone give me any tips on what I need to do/buy/stock up on before my surgery? I know I have 10 days to go but will have a pretty hectic schedule until then so tomorrow is re...
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Thanks everyone for you suggestions and advice. @kmakm I was fitted for my ugly bra when I met the McGrath nurse last Tuesday, I also have mum's from when she was done, we're the same size and my mother won't throw anything out because 'it might come in handy' (which I'm grateful for now!), I've never worn a bra without underwire before much less slept in one, so that will take a bit of getting used to. Mum also gave me her slightly flattened Zonta pillow which I'll keep for driving as I'll be getting a new one in hospital and I'll use that one for sleeping.
Right, Movicol purchased, meals cooked and frozen, all washing and 2 & 1/2 hours of ironing done (I didn't have the heart to leave that for my sisters to do), a couple of button down the front shirts purchased for appointments etc, and button down the front pyjamas borrowed for hospital.
@Jennyss I have one of my sisters taking me and picking me up from hospital, she's also taking a few days carers leave to look after me and make sure I don't attempt anything I shouldn't.
I had a practice yesterday of trying to use my hairdryer with my left hand without a lot of success - smacked myself in the head with it a couple of times :/ but I'll make do. Luckily I bought a stock of beanies last week so I'll blame any bad hair on hat hair or say I'm trying new styles before I lose it!
@arpie I told every nurse and dr I met at the pre-admission clinic about my painkiller reaction so it's written all over my notes but I'll make sure I tell everyone again while I'm in hospital.
The McGrath nurse also told me I might have a drain attached to take home with me (oh joy) and that a community nurse will then come to my home to check it or clean it - I missed a bit there because I was trying not to vomit at the thought of it :o. She then went on to say I would probably have a picc line put in for chemo and by then I was trying hard not to faint! I should have bought myself some big girl pants while I was shopping yesterday.
@kmakm I didn't get any answers re chemo apart from every professional being positive I was going to have it.
Last Monday I put a call in to the Cancer Council for a referral to a financial planner to help me with an application to access some of my super as I've only been in my job for a bit over 12 months and after this round of surgery and recovery I won't have any leave at all left. So any time off I need for chemo will be unpaid. I'm starting an application for sickness benefits with Centrelink so it will be ready to press 'go' if I need it and if it's approved at least it will cover my rent if nothing else. Hoping I hear back this week from Cancer Council so I can speak with someone. When i contacted my super fund they were really helpful and got the forms to me immediately, unfortunately it's not up them but DHS which I'm sure you know can be a nightmare to deal with.
Right enough about me, how is everyone else doing??
Thanks again everyone for your help xx
Right, Movicol purchased, meals cooked and frozen, all washing and 2 & 1/2 hours of ironing done (I didn't have the heart to leave that for my sisters to do), a couple of button down the front shirts purchased for appointments etc, and button down the front pyjamas borrowed for hospital.
@Jennyss I have one of my sisters taking me and picking me up from hospital, she's also taking a few days carers leave to look after me and make sure I don't attempt anything I shouldn't.
I had a practice yesterday of trying to use my hairdryer with my left hand without a lot of success - smacked myself in the head with it a couple of times :/ but I'll make do. Luckily I bought a stock of beanies last week so I'll blame any bad hair on hat hair or say I'm trying new styles before I lose it!
@arpie I told every nurse and dr I met at the pre-admission clinic about my painkiller reaction so it's written all over my notes but I'll make sure I tell everyone again while I'm in hospital.
The McGrath nurse also told me I might have a drain attached to take home with me (oh joy) and that a community nurse will then come to my home to check it or clean it - I missed a bit there because I was trying not to vomit at the thought of it :o. She then went on to say I would probably have a picc line put in for chemo and by then I was trying hard not to faint! I should have bought myself some big girl pants while I was shopping yesterday.
@kmakm I didn't get any answers re chemo apart from every professional being positive I was going to have it.
Last Monday I put a call in to the Cancer Council for a referral to a financial planner to help me with an application to access some of my super as I've only been in my job for a bit over 12 months and after this round of surgery and recovery I won't have any leave at all left. So any time off I need for chemo will be unpaid. I'm starting an application for sickness benefits with Centrelink so it will be ready to press 'go' if I need it and if it's approved at least it will cover my rent if nothing else. Hoping I hear back this week from Cancer Council so I can speak with someone. When i contacted my super fund they were really helpful and got the forms to me immediately, unfortunately it's not up them but DHS which I'm sure you know can be a nightmare to deal with.
Right enough about me, how is everyone else doing??
Thanks again everyone for your help xx