What should I do before I go to the hospital?
May 10, 2021- Arrange childcare & pet care as necessary – this includes any training for a pet that may jump up or cause harm (unintentionally) after your surgery
- Pre-arrange yard or pool care schedules
- Pay bills or set up auto-pay
- Remove any clutter or cords as well as area or throw rugs that could impede on your mobilization around your home.
- Arrange household items you may need so that they are easily accessible and positioned so you can minimize stairs, bending down or reaching high.
- Sleeping arrangements – do you need any accessories for post-surgery sleep (e.g. big pillows)
- Clean sheets and towels for easy use. Consider purchasing Chux (registered mark) – waterproof pad to cover the mattress. This helps prevent having to change the sheets following a leak, etc.
- Compile a list of helpful contacts and make sure contacts are up-to-date on the phone (family, friends, doctor, insurance, meal ordering services, etc.)
- Download and/or subscribe to helpful apps or online resources for complete mind and body healing.
