It's the day before my surgery so if you've missed the other parts then click here for Part 1, 2 & 3.
Yesterday was my last day in work for a little while. I have taken 2 full weeks off and today we are driving down to London ready for the surgery in the morning. (My journey is serialized and surgery would already have taken place by the time this goes online).
I have been given a admission time of 10 a.m so I'm not the first one in but still its the morning which means I don't have that much time to sit around and get nervous.
On the weekend I picked up some bits of pieces that I was told I would need either via MYA or the forums:
Yesterday was my last day in work for a little while. I have taken 2 full weeks off and today we are driving down to London ready for the surgery in the morning. (My journey is serialized and surgery would already have taken place by the time this goes online).
I have been given a admission time of 10 a.m so I'm not the first one in but still its the morning which means I don't have that much time to sit around and get nervous.
On the weekend I picked up some bits of pieces that I was told I would need either via MYA or the forums:
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| Pyjamas, dressing gown, slippers, Hibiscrub (anti bacterial wash) & Arnica |
I also bought some joggers and a zip up top as it's recommended to have something easy to pull on after surgery.
To make life easier for myself I've cleaned the house from top to bottom to make sure that I won't need to do anything when I get back.
I've prepped some food beforehand so for the first few days I will have some tasty food to eat.
I don't see myself as being incapable after the surgery but doing this would definitely take the pressure of me having to worry about what to eat. For my meals I just prepped 2 different types of meals: Chargrilled Salmon, roast veg & springs greens, Chargrilled Lemon & herb chicken, Baby Corn with Shitake Mushroooms & Pak Choi.
To make life easier for myself I've cleaned the house from top to bottom to make sure that I won't need to do anything when I get back.
I've prepped some food beforehand so for the first few days I will have some tasty food to eat.
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| Some of my food for the upcoming week |
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| Food is ready and waiting for me |
Prepping the meals was super easy and its great knowing that I can grab a meal out the fridge and I'm good to go. I used Meal Prep containers by Meal Heaven a 7 container pack was just £12.95 from Amazon. I've used these containers before - very handy when you're trying to stick to a diet or you just want to make sure that your portions are not out of control.
Well that's me all prepped and packed up.
Thin thighs I'm coming to get you!!
Next time: Surgery Day
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| Get in my belly |
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| Ready for the off! |
Next time: Surgery Day
32 comments
The meal prep ideas look just amazing, even better than I would have thought of x
ReplyDeleteThanks it was super easy to do - I did buy these containers for a post on meal prep so will do that in the future.
DeleteGood luck with the surgery, hope everything goes smoothly. The meals you've prepared look so tasty!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you!
DeleteGood luck with your surgery! Those meal prep boxes look so handy. Like you say they are good to keep track of your portion control! You are so prepared for when you come back home. Im impressed!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are super handy - I've used them loads over the last few weeks
DeleteGood luck for your surgery. I hope it went well and you have a speedy recovery xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikki
DeleteGood luck for your surgery, hopefully it all goes well for you. I bet you're so excited x
ReplyDeleteI was!
DeleteNot sure if you've had your surgery already or not but good luck either way and I am loving the meal containers, I think they are the best idea yet I need to get me some
ReplyDeleteThese containers are fantastic - especially if you a busy worker. You can just prep the meals and when you get home you are good to eat.
DeleteWow! You are prepared and those meals look so yummy! Best of luck x
ReplyDeleteThank you - time to get prepared!
DeleteOMG scary and exciting all at once, wising you luck!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha. I know what you mean. Thanks
DeleteBest of luck for your surgery. Your meal prepping looks awesome I'm going to buy some of those containers xxx
ReplyDeleteThey are great and they definitely need their own post.
DeleteThose meal storage containers are a fantastic idea! Great meal suggestions too - yum!
ReplyDeleteAaah thanks - it was just something I threw together!
DeleteSuch a great idea to meal prep! Hope all is going well for you xxx
ReplyDeleteDoing well so far. Thank you
DeleteYou seem super prepared, best of luck!
ReplyDeleteMan, the joys of living alone...
DeleteThis is such a good tips, I never thought about prepering for things before having surgery. This is genious, I like the idea of prepping food and clean the house before going. I hope the surgery went fine xx
ReplyDeleteJust so much easier than coming home and thinking - what am I going to eat?
DeleteSounds like you got yourself very organised! Well done because I'd never be able to do that! Onto day 5! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYes, Part 5 is looming soon - Surgery day
DeleteSounds like a really good idea to get prepared beforehand - I bet after surgery you'd just be wanting a take away if you weren't so organised!
ReplyDeleteI think the temptation would be there to snack or eat nothing if I hadn't gotten organised :)
DeleteGood luck with the surgery my love, I hope it all goes well. I love the little meal trays, perfect way to get good portion sizes and prep in advance :) x
ReplyDeleteThese meal trays are very similar to the ones I made for myself when I needed 19 inches of bowel removed. They were so handy as I really struggled for 2 to 3 weeks after I was discharged 3 weeks after the operation
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