Ideally, you should arrange for someone to stay with you for the first 24-48 hours following surgery, including overnight. Ensure the person you rely on for support is reliable. Having an excellent support system after your surgery will make a world of difference in your recovery. Request appropriate time off work and notify your employer in advance. If you work a desk job that does not require much movement or lifting, you should be able to return to work in a few days. If your job requires lifting or physical labor, you will want to consult with your surgeon so that you can take off the appropriate amount of time. Organize childcare and pet care, considering additional assistance if required for lifting young children. Set aside time to get your house in order: clean up, do laundry and dishes, pay bills, and handle important affairs. Arrange your bathroom so all essentials are within reach (toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, contact lenses, etc.) Fully stock your fridge with ready-to-go meals and snacks, or pre-order from a meal prep service if you do not have someone to cook for you. Consult your doctor about any post-operative garments you must purchase, such as comfortable, front-opening sports bras without wires. Have them purchased and ready. Fill prescriptions ahead of time and gather necessary supplies like ice packs, gauze, and other recommended items. Create a comfortable resting space at home with a recliner or a bed equipped with pillows for support, and set up a nearby table stocked with essential items. You will want easy access to things such as a water bottle with a straw, medications, phone, books or other entertainment, remote control, and a waste can or garbage bag for potential nausea. Prepare a small recovery bag to bring with you to surgery. Items might include your ID, credit card, cash, a water bottle, simple dry snacks, chapstick, a change of clothes and shoes that are easy to put on and take off, and a plastic bag in the car if you feel nauseous, etc.
在这里简单介绍一下北美大部分医院大同小异的肿瘤治疗程序。大部分大点的综合医院都有一个肿瘤治疗中心。从活检阳性开始，就启动了这个治疗程序。护士导航（NURSE NAGAVATOR)接下来会安排所有的医生访问，手术日期，即使病人啥都不用联系，只要按时接护士电话，按她们要求去做，基本的治疗都会安排。当然“会叫的孩子有奶吃”，很多事情病人自己追踪的紧一些，她们也会理解。就像我前面提到的，第一次去看外科医生的时候，实际是看一组医生（MultidisciplinaryTeam). 他们早上会有一个简单的会议，参加人员会有外科， 放射科，病理科，肿瘤科的医生，还有护士，社会工作人员（socialwork）讨论，了解当天要看的每个病人的大体情况。然后才见病人。
我当天是见外科医生，然后是肿瘤科医生。同时定下来见放射肿瘤科医生的时间。
见医生之前的准备： 我家先生是做科研出身， 自从我确诊后， 每天坐下来后就是网上查各种的资料, 然后就和我各种的讨论。我理解他的心情，但也告诉他， 根据我多年的观察， 医生护士们其实很怕病人通过 谷歌先生（ MR Google) 搜来的信息。 信息多而杂。
但我说你可以把你想到的， 查到的一条条记下来， 我也把能想到的问题记下来。 到时候看医生的时候， 仔细听， 医生已经解答的问题就划掉，没有讲到的就问， 看医生的时候一定把所有的疑问都搞明白了。我还是希望他全部搞明白了，也好参与到每一个治疗决定。
接下来就是联系自己的保险，搞清楚自己需要负担的部分。 我的保险是个人年度付完$5000 后， 就全部报了。 还有第一次看医生的时候，会拿到很多资料 ， 里面的日历， 记事本很好用。 我把所有的检查， 看医生包括医生 护士的电话随诊都记下来。因为后面会收到一系列的账单，账单上都有每次服务的具体项目和收费情况。 这样等我付每笔钱的时候，对一下我的记录， 避免重复。
身体准备： 哈哈 吃好， 喝好玩好。 尽量不去人多的地方， 避免感冒什么的影响手术时间。保持愉快的心情。 开始的几天，我的情绪是比较低沉的，理性告诉我， 要是一生中非要得个肿瘤的话， 像我这样得个早期能治疗的，也算幸运。家人也不容易，即害怕，还要试着安慰我。所以尽量在短时间就调节好迎接挑战的心态。 咱不能自己把自己先吓死哈。
术前也趁机发动老公把家里沉积的多年老灰什么的彻底清理干净了一遍， 一来术后体力需要恢复一段时候， 二来万一需要做化疗的话， 这个准备就更有必要了。
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Ideally, you should arrange for someone to stay with you for the first 24-48 hours following surgery, including overnight. Ensure the person you rely on for support is reliable. Having an excellent support system after your surgery will make a world of difference in your recovery. Request appropriate time off work and notify your employer in advance. If you work a desk job that does not require much movement or lifting, you should be able to return to work in a few days. If your job requires lifting or physical labor, you will want to consult with your surgeon so that you can take off the appropriate amount of time. Organize childcare and pet care, considering additional assistance if required for lifting young children. Set aside time to get your house in order: clean up, do laundry and dishes, pay bills, and handle important affairs. Arrange your bathroom so all essentials are within reach (toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, contact lenses, etc.) Fully stock your fridge with ready-to-go meals and snacks, or pre-order from a meal prep service if you do not have someone to cook for you. Consult your doctor about any post-operative garments you must purchase, such as comfortable, front-opening sports bras without wires. Have them purchased and ready. Fill prescriptions ahead of time and gather necessary supplies like ice packs, gauze, and other recommended items. Create a comfortable resting space at home with a recliner or a bed equipped with pillows for support, and set up a nearby table stocked with essential items. You will want easy access to things such as a water bottle with a straw, medications, phone, books or other entertainment, remote control, and a waste can or garbage bag for potential nausea. Prepare a small recovery bag to bring with you to surgery. Items might include your ID, credit card, cash, a water bottle, simple dry snacks, chapstick, a change of clothes and shoes that are easy to put on and take off, and a plastic bag in the car if you feel nauseous, etc.