[Quiet Man Cometh]

I've been through a few surgeries. There's always a bit of anxiety to start with, I find. I tell myself that I'll fall asleep, not know a thing about what's going on, and wake up once it's all over. Recovery will probably be more annoying than the actual surgery, as you might well wake up with tubes and such here and there that you didn't expect, and probably feel quite miserable. If you're the type that likes to know as much about something like this as you can, then be liberal with the questions!

Here are some tips for a "hospital kit" that I find help me out.

1. find a back scratchier or claw sort of thing that you can use to reach things, like across the bed. If you are having surgery on your back, your mobility will probably be limited afterword so having a tool to grab a loose sock or the corner of your sheet is handy.

2. Big socks or slippers. Something you can slip on without too much effort or bending, especially for when you are able to get up and walk about.

3. Baby wipes. Hanging out in a hospital bed can leave you feeling a little grimy. Having something around to wipe your face and such helps with making you feel better. You can always ask nurses for a wash cloth or something I imagine, but they can be busy.

That's the stuff right off the top of my head. Again, I just tell myself that I won't remember a darn thing and deal with the rest as it comes.