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Tummy Tuck Surgery Preparation Shopping List

Of course you don't need everything on this list. I am just giving you some ideas what you may need after tummy tuck surgery for your general convenience. You probably have a majority of the items on this list already and I have added blank spaces for things that you may want or need that I have not thought of.

It's a good idea to try to get all your ducks in a row before you have your tummy tuck surgery. Believe me, you will not feel like running to the store the days right after your surgery, so be prepared. Recovery from tummy tuck may take time and you may not be able to shop for the items you need for some period of time.

Pharmacy:

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Other prescription drugs _____________________
Pill case __________________________________
Med Time Chart of when to take your meds
Oral contraceptive pills (Don't forget that if you are taking birth control pills that some antibiotics can interfere with the, so if you have sex, use another form of protection as well).

Dressings, bandaging, gauze, antibiotic ointment

Hibiclens, Betadine or antibacterial soap

Arnica montana, bromelain

Over-the-counter (OTC) sleep meds or ask surgeon for prescription

Fever thermometer

Mild stool softener (like Colace. Ask your surgeon first.)

Scar products, such as silicone sheeting, Steri-strips, Mederma

Moist towelettes, Make-up remover towelettes

Topical arnica (not to be placed on suture line)

Oral Vitamin C

Elastic bandages (Ace bandages)

Hot water bottles or heating pads

Ice pack or cold compress

Body moisturizer

Hand moisturizer

Boxes of Tissues

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Grocery

Ritz crackers, saltine crackers, vanilla wafers, Cheez-its or Goldfish crackers (Your choice, but something to help with any nausea)
Bottled water, electrolyte, or energy drinks (ask surgeon if these are okay)

Frozen dinners

Prepared dinners

Prepared pudding and gelatin desserts

Fruit

Cookies
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Other

Lots of fluffy pillows

Whistle, walkie-talkie, or an intercom system

Digital camera, or film camera with film

Journal

Pens

Gameboy or a Playstation/Nintendo

Bucket or pail with lid (for nausea)

Fresh batteries (for the TV remote, Gameboy, Discman, booklight, phone, etc.)

Pajamas, robe, or oversized, comfortable shirts that buttons in the front

Slippers with nonslip soles

Hand mirror

Hair "scrunchies"

Music CD's to listen to

Books and magazines

Body pillow(s)

Flash light or nightlight for late night bathroom trips

Answering machine

Lap top with long phone cord or wireless connection
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