Prep for Screw Removal Day Surgery

*stop fish oil/aspirin etc 2-weeks prior to surgery (any blood-thinners)
*pain meds (the strong stuff) from PAO for the first day or so. it will hurt a LOT.
*bathing wipes, in case too lazy to shower the first day
*extra pillow or two to put under knee of operated leg for a couple of nights
*extra steri-strips and tegaderm if want to help scar heal pretty (won't need right away)
*freeze gym membership (incision should close in 2wks, extra time off to avoid stretching skin)
*think of wearing dress or something very loose upon discharge (your incision won't want to be touched)
*granny undies for discharge (Dr Millis put on a huge roof insulation padding bandage that probably made me 4 sizes bigger)
*crutches (for the first few days)