40 Year Old, One C-section Mini Tummy with Hernia Repair.

I’m super excited and nervous. I go for my pre-op appointment in 5days!!! I am beginning to collect supplies and prepare my body. I have ordered a walker to help keep me mobile. I had a double mastectomy in 2013 and found that the pain meds and anesthesia from the surgery blocked me from using the facility for about 2weeks(yikes) so I have started hydro colon therapy. (In Louisville, I go to to a wonderful office if anyone ever wants the name just ask.) So that is going well. I bought a hand held massager that has 3 roller balls on it so I can massage my stomach daily to keep circulation flowing to help with healing. (TJ Max super cheap)
I am placing a recliner in my bedroom. I still have to get a few shower curtains from dollar store. (using it to cover chair and bed from leakage) I am using dark sheets hoping they make it through without having to toss. I thankfully have a walk-in shower and already have a stool. (I just have to take all the products off of it. The stool has become a wonderful shelf lol) I don’t know if any one ever watched madea? If not she wears flora button down gowns they have pockets in them. I wore these after my past surgery which I had drains. It is AMAZING!!! Because it’s easy to button up and comfortable!!!! On the inside of this you can saftey pin pockets cut out from old pants or shorts or cut a slit to place the drain bulb in the original pocket. If anyone has other ideas on after surgery wardrobes my ears are open. Until then I’m gonna live in my Madea attire. lol.
I’m still working on my ride home. (My partner after I had scheduled my appointment got an invite to a wonderful job, meet and greet out of town. It is something he has been working towards. I would never ask that he try to reschedule and due to my work schedule can’t reschedule either) So I’m still working on lining up a ride home (what do you all think an Uber driver would think lol jk)... but seriously I need to ensure it isn’t a car that sits to high or low.... I have 3 stairs to climb when I get home. Trying to talk my partner into finding some plywood to place down before he leaves. I do have one awesome thing to all of this. My soon to be brother-in law lives in the basement and he is a nurse. So if I have any concerns I Do have that peace of mind (and he will probably be the one collecting me from the hospital) (However, I will do my best not to ask as I don’t want him to see me in that setting. Let’s not forget he is my soon to be brother-in law).
Before I leave for surgery I will have everything set up for when I return home. I will get all my groceries needed with lots of water!!!!! I will pre-make meals/snacks as I know I will need to move around. but not over kill I will move at minimum and it will help make me feel I am doing for myself if I walk to kitchen and able to get a meal or snack on my own. (Living by if it can go wrong it will) I will stay overnight in the hospital due to the hernia repair. So first night is covered.
That is my pregame plan so far. Please if anyone has suggestions on what else has helped make their recovery easier I am always listening.

Went for my Pre-Op today..... I’m so excited tomorrow starts the countdown. One week till surgery.... trying to mentally prepare for surgery. Found out I will have a pain pump.(Can I get an AMEN!!!)
Dr. Chariker’s Assistant she is so wonderful and walked me through all my questions and helped me feel more prepared for the procedure. Again I can’t say enough of his staff. From front to billing. (Shae (billing) has been extremely helpful!!!!)
I saw Dr. Chariker today and yet again he was super friendly and kind. He took his time speaking with me and I never felt rushed. We hugged at the end....that RealSelf is why I’m so impressed with Dr. Chariker as he truly makes me feel like he cares. Can’t wait till Thursday!!!! Please say a little prayer for me the Dr. and his staff on that day.... as I will say one for you.....

Just finished surgery in recovery in my room... pain is manageable I’m just sleepy.... going to get up and walk shortly so hoping that goes great. Today’s pain I can do fingers crossed it stays that way ????