04/11/2026
If you have an upcoming surgery, what you do before matters more than you think.
The goal?
Set up your home and your support system so you can focus on healing… not scrambling.
Here’s what we recommend getting in place ahead of time 👇
🏡 Your space:
✔️ Easy access to essentials (no excessive bending or reaching)
✔️ Comfortable place to rest with pillows for support
✔️ Loose, easy-to-change clothing
🛒 Your supplies:
✔️ Pads or protective underwear if needed
✔️ Stool softeners to avoid straining
✔️ Ice packs/heating pad for comfort
✔️ Simple, easy-to-prepare meals + snacks
✔️ Water bottle to stay hydrated
🤝 Your support team:
✔️ Someone to help with meals, kids, pets, or errands
✔️ A plan for rides (especially early on)
✔️ Clear expectations so you’re not doing too much too soon
A little preparation now can make your recovery smoother, less stressful, and way more comfortable. We love helping our patients prep for surgery. Prostate, prolapse, or hysterectomy are some of the most common ones.
If you want a step-by-step plan for how to prepare your body and your home for surgery, we walk you through all of it 👇
👉 Head to www.legacytherapystl.com/events to sign up for one of our upcoming Surgery Preparation Workshops
(Next up: Navigating Prostate Surgery)