Surgery Needs LBL/Arms

I will be having LBL and my arms done the end of April.  What are the must haves for recovery.  Does anyone have a list?  Thanks in advance.

Hey there - I commented on a post that is three posts before yours, and linked to my "what I wished I had known before plastics" post in my comment. I am on my phone or I would link here too! If you go click on the post about finding a surgeon in DC or MD or NJ you can see it there. Good luck!

Thanks so much!

Go find DcGirl's post, it is pretty comprehensive. She went back to work on day 4/5... I also had a large hernia repair at the same time... I would not have been able to do it. First 3 days were hardest... First week is a mental blur, and you definitely need someone to help you. Didn't feel totally human again until drains out on days 10 and 15. I am 4 weeks out tomorrow, I am still well aware I had surgery, I get tightness through my abdomen like I am wearing a girdle sometimes and not from the support garment....but I can get through my days fine.

I recovered the first week in a hotel - so I would add, I found a footstool also helpful because the bed was high and it gave me something to land on and push off of as I was getting in and out of bed. I also brought my outdoor anti-gravity lounge chair and threw a big fluffy blanket on it - it served well as a recliner, so I could elevate my legs and have something to sit on rather than just laying in bed.

I also had a cane from a previous surgery, I used it some to steady myself getting up and sitting down...

Thanks so much!

I have one of those antig chairs - thanks for mentioning it - i don't know that i would have thought to bring it upstairs - just for something different.