SGAP helpful hints.

Lots of pillows to form a "nest"  in your bed. Maybe a bedside step stool, a lanyard to hold your drains while showering. An eye mask for the hospital, they check on you every hour the first 24 hrs and that means they turn on the lights. With the eye mask and drugs I was able to semi sleep during checks. Facial cleansing cloths and lip balm for hospita/ discharge. A notebook to write down questions/ instructions . I used thick Kotex type pads over my butt incisions which worked great  I was kind of a freak about germs so I always had gloves and sanitizer near by. If your hair is long a leave in conditioner makes it easy for someone else to comb out your hair . Again, pillows. You will be able to be out and about a little within the first week after discharge, I took a pillow with me to all the restaurants! One for my butt and another to protect my chest.  The best thing  I did beforehand was lots of squats and listened to a surgical healing meditation cd. You really don't need much, lots of sleep. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. 

One super important thing,go into surgery well rested and well nourished.I was severely sleep deprived before surgery and was not where I was able to eat the healthy way I do at home(stayed with relatives for three days and it was a nightmare).I know my recovery has been set back because of it.And if your doctor does not prescribe Miralax...get some!It will help the constipation which is a given with the pain meds.Oh,I found loose button front dresses much more comfortable than baggy pants,no need to pull them up over the drains.

I have not worn panties,I just felt like they pushed on the drain tubes.But I know for some women,it feels better with panties.I was given camis at the hospital,my breast drains were pulled the day I was released.The ones I have are very light and have velcro up the front.I am in a soft surgical bra too.I use the lanyard in the shower.I am still trying to find the perfect pillow for sitting...my drains come out of the sides of my hips...i can feel them in the small of my back and down into my cheeks.....not sure if that is really where they are thouugh!Sounds like you will be driving home after? Have a bunch of soft pillows for the back seat,you will need to stop every hour and walk a bit and it will feel good to be able to lay down.