Holding the pillow against you when you laugh, cough, or sneeze is supposed to stop it from hurting. He's been respecting the boundary and cuddles up against my legs or in my armpit instead. I did this and it kept my big lap cat Patrick from jumping onto my sore incision site.
Throw Pillow: Place a small pillow or a stuffed animal on your lap when sitting and over your midsection (over the blankets) when sleeping. I love using this tumbler because the straw makes it easy to drink while reclining. Once I woke up from a nap and saw my cat Lucy drinking out of my water glass, I realized it was also important to use something with a lid. Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated when healing. Small smoothies with greens and flax seeds (or a half scoop of fiber-rich vegan protein powder) thrown in are also really helpful, as are prunes. I've been drinking a cup of Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Tea each night before bed to get back on track. Laxative: Anesthetics, pain relief meds, and not being able to walk much will constipate you. Seventh Generation Pantiliners are a good choice since they're made without fragrances, deodorants, or chlorine processing. Pantyliners: These come in handy when experiencing light spotting and when confronted with the reality that you are moving slowly and can't make it to the restroom as quickly you could before surgery.
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You could also cram the baggies of meds in one child-proof pill bottle which you can probably get for free from your friendly pharmacist.
If you need something child and pet proof, this 7 day, 4 times a day pill box seems perfect. I used four sandwich baggies and labelled each with the time I was supposed to take the dosage it contained. Pill box: At times, you may not feel very clear headed so you or a family member will need to prep your pain meds so that you avoid overdose. Modeling mesh maternity panties during my second night at the hospital. ( You can also buy more mesh panties on Amazon.) They expand to accommodate the swelling and are incredibly comfortable. Ask your nurse to hook you up with extra pairs of the mesh maternity panties before you are discharged. Plus, I found that the elastic waistband of my normal bikini briefs hit exactly at the incision spot, making them impossible to wear. Maternity Panties: Your tummy is going to swell a lot. Here are a few things that helped me feel more comfortable during recovery from surgery. I wasn't in much pain by the time I left the hospital, but I couldn't just go back to life as usual. The recovery time for the surgery is six weeks consisting of a few nights in the hospital and then resting at home. I had an abdominal hysterectomy on Valentine's Day.
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