Preparing for Rhinoplasty: Pre-op Shopping Checklist

Pharmacy/Online:

  1. ____ Medications:

    1. ___ pain meds __________

    2. ___ antibiotics ___________

    3. ___ anti-inflammatory ______

    4. ___ blood pressure (if applicable)____

    5. ___ other _______________________

    6. ___ other _______________________

    7. ___ other _______________________

    8. ___ other _______________________

  2. ___ Pill Case

  3. ___ Med Time Chart of when to take your meds.

  4. ___ Birth Control meds (if applicable) - don't forget if you are taking birth control that some antibiotics can interfere so in the event that you do have relations, use another form of protection as well.

  5. ___ dressings, gauze, Bacitracin (if applicable)

  6. ___ Hibiclens or antibacterial soap

  7. ___Arnica Montana, Bromelain, Vitamedica, etc. (CosmeticSurgeryShop.com)

  8. ___ topical arnica

  9. ___ over the counter (OTC) sleep meds or ask surgeon for prescription

  10. ___ Thermometer

  11. ___ Mild stool softeners (like Colace) ask your surgeon first!

  12. ___ silicone sheeting, Kelocote, Cimeosil, Mederma, paper tape (if applicable)

  13. ___ buffered saline nasal spray (several bottles)

  14. ___ Moist Towelettes, Make-up remover towelettes, Baby wipes work well

  15. ___ Vitamin C

  16. ___ OTC muscle relaxers (ask your surgeon first!)

  17. ___ hot water bottles/heating pads for your back

  18. ___ hand moisturizer

  19. ___ boxes of Kleenex

Grocery Store:

  1. ___ bags of berries, peas (or whatever, if applicable)

  2. ___ ice packs, gel packs, etc.

  3. ___ Crackers, vanilla wafers, Goldfish crackers to help stave off nausea until you can eat a meal.

  4. ___ bottled water, electrolyte or Ensure type drinks (ask your surgeon if these are okay)

  5. ___ Acidophillus, Kyodophillus, etc for restoring natural intestinal flora after your course of antibiotics.

  6. ___ Frozen dinners

  7. ___ pudding and Jell-O

  8. ___ fruit

  9. ___ cookies

  10. ___ assorted snacks

Department Store or Other:

  1. ___ LOTS of pillows or adjustable type home care pillows

  2. ___ whistle, walkie-talkies or an intercom system

  3. ___camera

  4. ___ film, if applicable, or disposable camera

  5. ___ journal

  6. ___ ink pens

  7. ___ coloring books, crosswords, puzzles, magazines/books to read, etc.

  8. Gameboy or a Playstation/Nintendo

  9. ___ bucket or pail with lid (for nausea)

  10. ___ fresh batteries for remote, Gameboy, Discman, booklight, etc.

  11. ___ pj's, robe, or oversized, comfortable shirts that buttons in the front

  12. ___ pair of slippers (or several pair of thick socks)

  13. ___ hand mirror

  14. ___ hair scrunchies (if your hair is long)

  15. ___ Music CDs to listen to

  16. ___ Body pillow(s)

  17. ___ flash light or nightlight for late night bathroom trips

  18. ___ answering machine (or borrow friend's)

  19. ___ lap top with extra long cord (including A/C adaptor (or borrow friend's)

Special Notes:
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