Two-stage makeover 1st-Tummy tuck and breast lift, 2nd-silicone implants held in place with a belladerm sling

Hello community members. I will start by telling you that I was born with a very unusual tubular breast deformity and asymmetry. In 2000 I underwent a benelli/crescent lift hybrid along with sub-muscular 350cc saline implants. Shortly after (

An update to yesterday's review (a good portion of my text did not show up). After my initial implants in 2000, I have had two "bottoming outs". The first was about 2 months after the initial surgery and the second was less than a month after the first revision trying to correct the bottoming out. My skin/capsules just don't support implants well. Now after 13 years of having low and lateral implants, I am finally going to have them fixed. I have waited so long to repair the problem due to childbearing, breastfeeding, and life circumstances. Now, in addition to my breast implant exchange, bilateral alloderm slings to hold the new implants in place, and lollipop lift (potentially a full anchor), I will be having a full tummy tuck as well. I hope that my journey notes can be of use to women considering regaining their pre-baby bodies.

It is getting more surreal; in less than a month, I will be having surgery. I am trying to gather all the necessary items to help in the recovery process. Thus far, I have
1) large button-shirt pajama top and bottoms
2) silicone sheets for scar softening
3) an extra binder. It is a "one size fits all" adjustable binder, but even on the tightest zipper setting, it is too large in the upper abdomen area. I suppose that with the "swell hell" I keep reading about, it may be the perfect size post-op.
4) A tilted automobile oil funnel. Don't laugh! I have read and seen many homemade female urinary devices for post-op urination (besides, it was only .98 at Walmart). I hope that I will not need it, but I am preparing for the worst.
5) Fuzzy socks. Man, I love me some fuzzy, warm socks!
6) I have enlisted help for the first 1.5 weeks post-op. I have warned my friend that she will most likely see parts of me that she can never erase from her memory :>)
7) I have a $9,900 check with my surgeons name on it. I am very thankful that my husband allotted his annual bonus to my ultimate make-over.
TO BUY
1) Antibiotic ointment
2) Non-stick bandages (band-aid sticky stuff irritates my skin)
3) A good book-something happy to help with the post-surgical blues
4) I am going to write a note to myself-an encouraging note to remind me how far I have come, and that the last part of the journey is sometimes the most difficult. "Dwell in the possibilities..."
5) Some small trinket gifts for my children. I want them to know that I am still put them first in my heart even when I can't physically put their needs first.
6) Thank you notes for my friend, my husband, and my mother-in-law; my mother-in-law will be taking care of my three children.
7) Any suggestions? What comfort items, besides medication and physician-given materials do I need?