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I finally have a surgery date .. it's after a month.

Based on the knowledge in the forum and Tangerines PDF here's what I have ordered so far

1.Instant Cold Packs-Travel Ice - - 7.5 " X 4.5" - (pack of 6)
2.Ziploc Large Food Storage Freezer Bags, 60 Count(to be double bagged) ice to be bought from hotel or store.

3.Hanes Mens 4-Pack FreshIQ Tagless Cotton Boxer..one for each day for the first four days.will be washed in warm water and bleach in advance to ensure sterilization and sealed in a ziplock till needed to use.

4. McDavid Classic Two Pack Athletic Supporter.

5. I have organic tea laxative and also stronger Dulcolax.

The supplements and lifestyle side:

1. Have never smoked, drinking is very rare. Vit C in high dosage along with multivitamins. Magnesium L threonate for sleep and relaxation.


2. Started daily twice vacuuming.
High dosage of Vit D3 with K2 and 1000mg EPA omega 3.

3. Daily walking and activity levels ..lose the extra pounds with Intermittent fasting and clean diet.

4. High protein and antioxidant-rich diet daily.Along with daily 20mg Cilais, Beet root extract and Ashwagandha..to improve blood flow and manage stress.

Please let me know if I have missed anything.

Thanks

baby socks to cover your very sensitive glans for the first little while.

handheld urinals, I bought a 2 pack for $10 on Amazon and put them in both bathrooms. The hospital may send you home with one.

Jage64 wrote:baby socks to cover your very sensitive glans for the first little while.

handheld urinals, I bought a 2 pack for $10 on Amazon and put them in both bathrooms. The hospital may send you home with one.

Thanks.Appreciated

I will be staying in a hotel for 3 days post-surgery.

Intend to carry my own new get towel set washed and bleached in advance and bed linens.

Imo you probably want to stop all supplements like one week before surgery.
Omega 3 and Vit C in high doses are blood thinning. Probably not an issue but it's generally advised to stop supplements (and ofc the cialis) before surgery
Just to not risk any additional bleeding

Just quick comments:

Captain1117 wrote:Friends of FT

1.Instant Cold Packs-Travel Ice - - 7.5 " X 4.5" - (pack of 6)

2.Ziploc Large Food Storage Freezer Bags, 60 Count(to be double bagged) ice to be bought from hotel or store.

Honestly, why? Just get some water / soda Pet Bottles. How about two 6-packs --- fill with water and re-freeze as needed.

Captain1117 wrote:
3.Hanes Mens 4-Pack FreshIQ Tagless Cotton Boxer..one for each day for the first four days.will be washed in warm water and bleach in advance to ensure sterilization and sealed in a ziplock till needed to use.

I am a huge fan of Separetic underware. To each his own.

Jage64 wrote:baby socks to cover your very sensitive glans for the first little while.
handheld urinals, I bought a 2 pack for $10 on Amazon and put them in both bathrooms. The hospital may send you home with one.

I was prepared with both. Didn't need them & returned them to the store.
I was lucky. Aspercreme treated the shaft discomfort ok. I didn't have trouble hitting the toilet.
I did ask about bleach & using hebclens after the surgery. Dr strongly advised against it. Said too much of a risk of rash or micro skin cracking. He wanted to make sure that the skin didn't get damaged.

Gt1956 wrote:

Jage64 wrote:baby socks to cover your very sensitive glans for the first little while.
handheld urinals, I bought a 2 pack for $10 on Amazon and put them in both bathrooms. The hospital may send you home with one.

I was prepared with both. Didn't need them & returned them to the store.
I was lucky. Aspercreme treated the shaft discomfort ok. I didn't have trouble hitting the toilet.
I did ask about bleach & using hebclens after the surgery. Dr strongly advised against it. Said too much of a risk of rash or micro skin cracking. He wanted to make sure that the skin didn't get damaged.

I have read some surgeons recommends before surgery to wash few days with hedclens( will have to ask with my surgeon first). On the bleach..my plan is to us it for sterilizing the clothes and bed linen so post surgery I can spend in sterilized environment in the hotel. Didnt mean to use it on my body.

Infection is rare after an implant and I don't think you need sterile sheets and underwear. You will have bandages on that cover the incision.

Captain1117 wrote:

Gt1956 wrote:

Jage64 wrote:baby socks to cover your very sensitive glans for the first little while.
handheld urinals, I bought a 2 pack for $10 on Amazon and put them in both bathrooms. The hospital may send you home with one.

I was prepared with both. Didn't need them & returned them to the store.
I was lucky. Aspercreme treated the shaft discomfort ok. I didn't have trouble hitting the toilet.
I did ask about bleach & using hebclens after the surgery. Dr strongly advised against it. Said too much of a risk of rash or micro skin cracking. He wanted to make sure that the skin didn't get damaged.

I have read some surgeons recommends before surgery to wash few days with hedclens( will have to ask with my surgeon first). On the bleach..my plan is to us it for sterilizing the clothes and bed linen so post surgery I can spend in sterilized environment in the hotel. Didnt mean to use it on my body.

Hello!
That sounds like a lot of preparation
The soap is called hibiclens. You can start washing the area 3 days before surgery. This is what I was recommended.
I could manage with just 1 ice pack which was given to me at the hospital. I would just fill it up with ice from the fridge whenever needed.
If you have to travel after surgery you can buy the separatec type underwear. I bought one but it was useful only for flight back from Miami to Newark. After that I have not worn them. I only wear normal boxers now. I think you will most likely stay in bed for a few days so you won’t need special boxers. I never used jock strap.
Normally doctors ask you to ice the area for 3 days and after that apply heat to it. Depending on your surgeon’s advise you should have a heating pad available. I remember it did give me good relief at times. Also a hot shower will be your friend for few weeks.

Constipation can be expected and in my case no medication worked. I finally had to use the dulcolax suppository.

Wish you the best. Use this time to relax and don’t worry too much. We would look forward to your progress and journal.

Regards,
Atul