03-31-22, 12:57 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Madison, WI, USA
|
My friend just went through a major surgery. She told me about no rinse caps for your hair. I had never heard of them before. If you can, I would recommend getting a bidet installed if you don't have one already. Good luck! I hope you heal quickly.
|
03-31-22, 01:31 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
|
Quote:
My recommendation is to do a lot of searching on google for how to prepare for your specific surgery. Even better - if you belong to facebook, search for support groups for your specific surgery. That's what I've done for my surgeries and I truly don't know what I would have done without them. My doctors gave me no information but I was well-prepared with equipment and information prior to my surgeries thanks to those groups. They were truly invaluable (and one still is - I had my most recent surgery in December with a one year recovery and I go to that group a lot for answers to questions that come up). Good luck and I'm sorry about the surgery. Erica |
|
04-01-22, 08:36 AM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
|
I used these wipes for sponge baths, they work very well. Care Touch Body Wipes
You can even microwave them if desired. They're much cushier than regular baby wipes. I would use one of these then follow with a washcloth and cornstarch baby powder to stay fresh. If your doctor hasn't authorized it already - get a temporary handicapped parking permit from DMV. You'll be glad! PS - if you'll be on any kind of narcotic pain med - have some Miralax in your medicine chest. |
04-01-22, 11:05 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
|
Quote:
So, for example, if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you would do a search on Facebook for carpal tunnel and I bunch of options for groups would pop up. I did use a facebook group for my carpal tunnel surgery years ago and it was invaluable to me. I can help if you want to pm me or post your condition/surgery here. Erica |
|
04-01-22, 01:07 PM | |
Join Date: Aug 2002
|
Keep us posted. My DH has needed back surgery for years but he's afraid of it. I'm always very interested in how it turns out. I have a few online acquaintances who've had it and were very happy that they did.
If you live somewhere with an active Nextdoor community, they can be very helpful. I see people asking for help all the time, and neighbors either volunteering to help them, or telling them which agencies they can contact for help.
__________________
Nancy S. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* You're only 1 workout away from a good mood. |
Tags |
back surgery, lower back surgery, surgery |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|