"If you work, you will need to inform your employer that you will be on medical leave for at least 2 weeks. You might feel up to going back earlier, but it’s best to give yourself a buffer.
Make sure you’ve discussed payments and coverage with your health insurerbefore your surgery. Get all pre-authorizations in writing, and make sure you are aware of any out-of-pocket costs you will have to pay. There is sometimes a difference between what you are billed for and what your insurance will pay, and you should be prepared ahead of time to avoid surprises.
Get your house in order – literally. Pay bills, do your financial chores, get the laundry done, prepare and freeze microwave meals, and have help lined up for yourself, your house and kids. Do any necessary heavy cleaning before your surgery, because pushing a vacuum cleaning or changing sheets will not be possible for quite a while afterward
Go shopping. Make sure you have several days’ worth of groceries for your family. Stock up on crackers, broth based soups (not creamy) and jello. These are all easy to digest the first few days at home. Get some bendable straws; it makes it easier to drink."
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