You should prepare a "healing room," and stock it well with supplies before your surgery. Do your laundry and make sure the house is clean and tidy before the procedure so you don’t have to worry about it while you heal. Prepare and freeze some easy meals in advance so you don’t have to cook.  To ease swelling and bruising, bags of frozen vegetables and/or fruits will be helpful in icing the area down. Other items that should be stocked include: -Anti-bacterial soap -Gauze and other dressings -Entertainment such as a laptop, television, video games, and books -Seltzer -Extra blankets