The Basics in Patient Breast Surgery Preparation

As you prepare for breast surgery in Tacoma, WA, it is important to make sure you cover all your bases, starting two weeks out. Not making sure everything is taken care of means you will have to deal with stuff when you return home. You do not want to have to do that. Here is a short list of stuff that may not make the cut in terms of stuff to do to get ready for your surgery.

Arrange for Transportation and 48 Hours of Care

That might seem like a lot, but when you return home, you will be on pain killers in all likelihood and still be miserable. Everything will be uncomfortable. You cannot drive because of the medicine in your system. You will not want to drive because of the discomfort it will cause.

You must have someone with you at all times for at least the first 24 hours after surgery and preferably, the first 48 to 72 hours. Many people opt to stay in a hotel because of convenience. If that is your situation, consider splurging for a suite, which will make it easier for you to sleep through the first three days after and give the person taking care of you the ability to get a little break.

Arrangements for the Kids and Pets

Basically, if you can send both away for up to a week after your surgery, the better it will be for everyone. If not, be prepared. You will feel miserable and your kids will want to see you. Your pets will be, well, your pets. Getting away from the stress of either will help in your recovery, which is why you should consider a hotel once your hospital stay is over.

Arrange for Your Pharma

Whether you have help or not, you do not want to be waiting for any medicine. Ask your doctor to prescribe it beforehand and pick it up the day before your surgery. Arrange it per the instructions so that the person administering them to you do not have to think about what gets taken when.

One suggestion is to do research before your surgery, above and beyond your doctor’s word, into any possible side effects or conflicts with other medication. Assume you will experience the worst side effects short of needing hospitalization or death. Plan to address those side effects accordingly when and if they kick in.

These are the basics in prepping for your breast surgery in Tacoma, WA. A good rule of thumb is to take a few days before the big day and try and think every process and situation you will encounter through, making arrangements for each before they occur.