Hi all! I am having total shoulder replacement surgery this Thursday, in 3 days. I know the risks of surgery and anesthesia but this is my best choice for overall health and sleep. I was wondering if anyone had experience with day of surgery and day after surgery strategies. The planned stay is one night but it sometimes goes to 2 nights. For example, crackers and soda are a "no go" for me but they will try to push them on me afterward as I tend to get nauseous from anesthesia. I plan to ask for water in the recovery room. My husband can bring me up specific stuff that I want. Any ideas what to keep in my stomach to ward off nausea? The hospital has a menu and there are plenty of veggies, eggs and salads as choices and, though likely not ideal, will be fine until I can get home. Also, I have been off my Bredesen protocol supplements for 2 weeks leading up to surgery and want to hop back on ASAP. Has anyone brought theirs to the hospital?
Just thought somebody might have been down this road before and, maybe, I don't have to "reinvent to wheel". Thanks for any assistance and ideas!