# Countdown to surgery

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/countdown-to-surgery/2232>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [September 29, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/countdown-to-surgery/2232 "2012-09-29T02:59:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jen1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jen1/32/1105_2.png) [@Jen1](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Jen1)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/countdown-to-surgery/2232/1 "2012-09-29T02:59:27Z")

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My pain level has been at an all time high, so I am becoming more and more anxious to get this show on the road. I have less than a month 'til decompression (10/23), and I would really love to hear what tricks helped y'all make it through recovery. I'm traveling from AL to CO to have my surgery performed by Dr. Oro, so I will be having to deal w/ a plane trip home. Please share anything that you think may help w/ my recovery, both in and out of the hospital, and the flight home. Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![jcdemar](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/jcdemar/32/1226_2.png) [@jcdemar](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/jcdemar)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/countdown-to-surgery/2232/2 "2012-09-30T01:52:45Z")

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I’m waiting for treatment so no advice, but I hope to b in ur shoes soon. Best of luck in it surgery and please check in on a regular basis so we know how ur doing. Let us, who are behind u in the decompression train, know what to expect and how u feel. Excited for u!

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**Author:** ![Bmtiz92](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/bmtiz92/32/936_2.png) [@Bmtiz92](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Bmtiz92)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/countdown-to-surgery/2232/3 "2012-09-30T21:25:18Z")

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A soft blanket for behind the head! I am 10 weeks post op and still, there are two things allowed to touch the back of my head, that blanket, and my hair...and the hair is only because I can't keep it from touching my scalp LOL

Button up shirts made a huge difference for me, I know some do fine with shirts with large necks but I couldn't get into a regular shirt for a couple of weeks. Also baby shampoo is great for washing your hair after surgery :)