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Old 01-30-2013, 05:44 AM   #161
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Re: Ankle Surgery
Good point to change sheets today. I take one shower tonight so I will be clean getting in. I bought cetaphil soap so I should be totally bacteria free.

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Old 01-30-2013, 06:01 AM   #162
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Re: Ankle Surgery
I still have to buy some of the smelly soap....I normal send my mom nout for it cause I always "forget" it.

Yeah, they told me clean sheets, clean pjs and they told me to wear a clean sock over my foot...but I lost the sock in my sleep.
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Old 01-30-2013, 06:24 AM   #163
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what soap does your mother get you?

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Old 01-30-2013, 06:45 AM   #164
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Re: Ankle Surgery
It's funny that we all get different pre-op instructions. My dr didn't tell me any of this stuff,,,I just used my own common sense! I'm a clean freak anyway, so I was very careful to be as germ free as possible going to hospital. I even took hand sanitizer with me! Even though I was as germ free as possible, part of my pre-op prep at the hospital was to wash with three pre-packaged washcloths. They asked that one I stripped down and before I put on surgical gown, use one to wash arms and torso, one to wash surgical leg and foot and one to wash both legs down to knee. It's part of the hospital's protocol to cut down on the chance of infections. The nurse had warmed them in the autoclave, so they were nice and warm.

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I think everyone has different pre-op instructions other than Cinder and myself (same doctor, same hospital). Shower tonight with antibacterial soap, climb into clean pjs and clean sheets. tomorrow am take a second antibacterial shower.

I am putting a few things in a bag to take with me (actually leave in the car and my husband can get later) of my glasses, cell phone and bathrobe. This will be the third surgery for this robe and is very comfortable.

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Yeah, I think every place is different with rules.

It get hibiclens(sp?)
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Old 01-30-2013, 12:11 PM   #167
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I have to be at the hospital at 9:45 for surgery at 12:15. Can I get nervous now?

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Old 01-30-2013, 12:18 PM   #168
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Look you got a morning I'm trying to decide if I will want another pair of sweats..there only 6 bucks.

Don't be nervous. You will be fine.
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Old 01-30-2013, 12:53 PM   #169
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At that price you can never have too many . Do they have a color that you don't have now?

Do you get nervous prior to surgery?

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They were gray and I only have black haha.

I more want water than I get nervous. I only get nervous for the iv needle
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Re: Ankle Surgery
The morning of my sugery, I was very calm and lots of folks posted the same experience. Once you are at the hospital, the pre-op routines will keep you distracted. Try to get some sleep tonight, and let us know how it goes when you are up to it. You will be on your way to a new foot, yea!! Best wishes!!!
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Old 01-30-2013, 02:04 PM   #172
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Once I get to the hospital I will be ok but doubt I will get much sleep tonight.

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I didnt get much sleep the night before. I kept thinking I would oversleep
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Old 01-30-2013, 03:10 PM   #174
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I am usually up between 5:30 and 6:30 so I would normally be up in time plus my nervousness will wake me early.

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Your up early..I don't get up till 830 or 9 unless I have to work earlier.
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Best of luck for surgery tomorrow ddill hope it goes well and you get some sleep! Best wishes for a successful surgery and a good recovery

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I'll be thinking of you tomorrow (today since it's 1:45am). Don't stress too much! You're in good hands, it'll be over before you know it. Good luck!!!
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ddill, good thoughts for your surgery tomorrow. Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it.
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It's 6 am and I did get some sleep last night. Time for my second shower, no breakfast and then we will be heading to the hospital.

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes. As soon as I can I will let all know how it went. So long for now,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Awesome -- you are gonna do great!!
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