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Title: Post top surgery tips
Post by: Snowlady on May 31, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
Post by: Snowlady on May 31, 2015, 08:36:51 PM
My partner will have top surgery this July in Ottawa. We are not quite sure what to pack and what to buy for his recovery.
Anyone have any tips for us?
Much appreciated in advance 😀
Anyone have any tips for us?
Much appreciated in advance 😀
Title: Re: Post top surgery tips
Post by: FTMax on June 01, 2015, 05:59:44 AM
Post by: FTMax on June 01, 2015, 05:59:44 AM
Hi Snowlady,
Take a look at this thread, it was started by a partner in a similar situation to yours:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,188324.0.html
Your surgeon's office should be able to give you a list of things they require that you have (medications to pick up, medications to avoid, food, etc.). There are quite a few good threads on the FTM Top Surgery board that should help as well.
Take a look at this thread, it was started by a partner in a similar situation to yours:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,188324.0.html
Your surgeon's office should be able to give you a list of things they require that you have (medications to pick up, medications to avoid, food, etc.). There are quite a few good threads on the FTM Top Surgery board that should help as well.
Title: Re: Post top surgery tips
Post by: Regina on June 01, 2015, 06:24:17 AM
Post by: Regina on June 01, 2015, 06:24:17 AM
I'm guessing that's a link to my post (won't open from the app), but having just been through it, I think the most helpful things were (bland) comfort food, bendy straws and a way for him to sleep upright comfortably. And of course, lots of patience and love. :)
We were fortunate enough to be able to have surgery close to home, so I am not sure about recovery on the road.
As max suggested, check out the surgery forum. I probably read a few years worth of posts in preparation.
Good luck and if something else comes to mind I'll be sure to update here.
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We were fortunate enough to be able to have surgery close to home, so I am not sure about recovery on the road.
As max suggested, check out the surgery forum. I probably read a few years worth of posts in preparation.
Good luck and if something else comes to mind I'll be sure to update here.
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Title: Re: Post top surgery tips
Post by: Laura_7 on June 01, 2015, 09:52:02 AM
Post by: Laura_7 on June 01, 2015, 09:52:02 AM
Title: Re: Post top surgery tips
Post by: Snowlady on June 02, 2015, 06:56:22 PM
Post by: Snowlady on June 02, 2015, 06:56:22 PM
Thank you all for your help! I think we feel a lot more prepared now...phew lol.
Now the waiting game for the surgery date...do do do.
Now the waiting game for the surgery date...do do do.
Title: Re: Post top surgery tips
Post by: Laura_7 on June 02, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on June 02, 2015, 07:28:24 PM
Quote from: Snowlady on June 02, 2015, 06:56:22 PM
Thank you all for your help! I think we feel a lot more prepared now...phew lol.
Now the waiting game for the surgery date...do do do.
You could do a few exercises to work off stress hormones... taking a walk, or a few situps twice a day...
and you could use your imagination to your advantage, imagining a picture of the desired outcome :)
hugs