Dear Claireylou!
I'm wishing you the very best of luck for Friday - we'll be here for you before and after (and thinking of you during, and sending you so many positive vibes).
Tempest's Top Tips? Big pants!!!!! I kid you not! Go get yourself some full pants in one size bigger than you usually take, as you'll probably have 'swelly belly' after the surgery for a bit. And take your own supply of slimmer pads for any post op. spotting or bleeding (don't panic- there isn't a lot) as the NHS supplied pads are still atrociously hefty and bulky.
If you get any pain in your shoulder after surgery, again don't panic! This is trapped wind from the air they pump into the abdominal cavity during surgery - God knows why it gives you shoulder ache though! If you feel uncomfortable, ask for something for this. Nature will take it'a course to get rid of it though, so don't be afraid to 'let it go' - there will be others in the same boat.
Most of all, let others at home do everything for you when you get home and rest, rest, rest. And pamper yourself too!
Much love! xxxxx
