Confirm the medical instructions
Ask exactly when to stop eating and drinking, which medicines or supplements require a discussion, what washing or skin preparation is expected, and when to arrive. Do not stop prescribed medicines without speaking to your medical team.
Prepare your first days at home
Put frequently used items between waist and shoulder height, prepare easy meals, charge devices and arrange a place where you can rest without stretching or lifting. If you have children, pets or physical work, make a specific help plan rather than hoping you will manage.
Plan transport and support
Confirm who will take you home and who can stay or check in during the early recovery period. Save the clinic’s out-of-hours number and make sure your support person knows the surgeon’s instructions too.
Make one final written checklist
Keep your ID, clinic paperwork, medication list, questions and packing list together. My free checklist is designed for this practical layer; it does not replace the clinic’s pre-operative instructions.
Medical sources
Medical statements were checked against the sources below. Personal observations are presented as Sandra’s experience.
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