There are about a million “preparing for top surgery” posts out there - so this isn’t one of those! This is a list of the stuff not usually on those lists - its not key (hence why it’s not on the lists) but I think a lot of it is helpful!
Wash your bedding - Because it’s nice to have fresh bedsheets when you feel anything but fresh, but also for hygiene reasons!
In fact - wash everything. Clothes, towels, blankets. You don’t want to risk getting ill - and it’s this stuff that bugs tend to stay growing on!
In a similar vein - clean your room. Not tidy - clean. I’ve got some disinfectant wipes I’ll be using for my room and bathroom. It’s nice to have a tidy room - and essential to not get ill!
Get “thank you” presents ready for the people who will be looking after you. You’re gonna smell and be grouchy and not that fun to be around. Don’t lie to yourself - you will. I’ve got some chocolates for my house mates, cupcakes for a friend, fudge for the friend that’s driving me home, and so SO much stuff for my girlfriend. They’ll appreciate it.
Take vitamins! 1000mg of vitamin C (way above the normal necessary amount) has been found to help wound healing
Move stuff around - I’ve asked a house mate if I can use his fridge shelf because it’s easier to reach than mine
Get snacks and food for when you can’t cook
ASK YOUR SURGEON FIRST - if they say its ok, shave the bits that are gonna be having tape put on them.
Stop taking ibuprofen or aspirin
Get in food for the meal you’re having the night before surgery - and make it substantial because you’ll probably be fasting for a while the next day!