Mommy Make Over Prep

Welcome to Part 2. Check out Surgery Pre Op, if you missed it.

I am nine days out from my mommy makeover AKA, tummy tuck, liposuction to the flanks and bra line and a breast reduction with a lift. I AM EXCITED, but feeling underprepared. The other night I woke up at 2am thinking I need to take this seriously and purchase some things, even if just the basics. I am getting the Exparel shot (costing $595), so I’m hoping that will help me manage the pain so I don’t want to get too much.

What I’m Buying:

• Stool Softener: I purchased a giant bottle on Amazon, you will not catch me struggling after this. That happened after my tonsils and I thought I was living in hell. The pain was worth than birth.
• Extra Strength Tylenol: off brand because duh
• Aleve
• Foam Board: My surgeon gave me two options the 104 or the 105. She mentioned the 105 can be difficult for people with short torsos.
• Silicone Scar Tape: I won’t be using it until 2 or so weeks after surgery, but figured I’d get it now while I was placing an order
• Shape RX Waist Trainer: there were tons of options, but this particular one my surgeon recommended so I went with it. I may end up with a fully body compression garment when I head back to work but I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.
• Shower Chair: I read standing in the shower can be difficult, so better safe than sorry.
• Prairie Wear Hugger Prima Bra: the surgeon said these are so comfortable, people tend to wear them after. For the price, I sure hope so. I was trying to get away from spending a fortune on my bras that is one reason I wanted a reduction!
• Jueven: I will start this tomorrow, taking 2 a day. I’ve read it is great for healing, guess we’ll see
• Zena Supergreens: It is important to get the nutrients for healing and I’ve been taking these the last two weeks daily just for an extra boost.
• Button Pajamas: I purchased the original set for birth but ordered two additional pairs.
• Lanyard for holding the drains, I’m leaving the hospital with FOUR
• DMSO Cream: The doctor mentioned this is good for pain control to avoid the narcotics.

What I’m filling my bedside cart with:

• Protein Shakes I read that it is difficult to keep food down, or the desire to eat is minimal and this is a good alternative
• Medications
• Water Bottles: I don’t want to rely on my husband to be getting me tons of water, so prefilling them
• Notepad & Pen to record draiginage output
• Extra long phone charger

What I’m skipping:

• I am not going to be getting a recliner. I have read they are useful, but it’s just another thing. Another thing to buy, move up the stairs, rent whatever. I’m skipping it and hoping my bed will do the trick.
• Bidet, I mean we should already have one but we don’t and I’m not going to deal with it now
• Walker, I understand the idea, it is hard to get around – you just had major surgery. But I want to get moving, I don’t want to be relying on a walker
• Toilet Riser, just another thing I’ll have to get rid of when I’m healed so not bothering.

Stay updated on more to come for this Mommy Makeover – tummy tuck!