Great news that you’re going in sooner- less time to worry!
Seamom kindly did a ‘shopping list’ of what to get in, here’s a link: Surgery shopping list
That’s an extra couple of nights to what the norm is, but good that they’ll be taking care of you! Not sure if you’ll be having a drain in to help keep swelling down? That’s something you could ask about; if not then alot of people need ice packs once home to reduce it, but obviously not going to be possible in hospital. In the US they seem to often prescribe steroids for swelling, but not in the UK. Keep on top of pain medications you’re offered- if you try to be brave it’ll be harder to get the pain under control if they wear off. Not everyone needs too much though, I was lucky & only needed paracetemol after the first night, it varies.
Eating could well be uncomfortable, so we suggest most people get soft foods ready at home, smoothie ingredients etc., hopefully at hospital they’ll have yoghurts, icecream etc you can eat. Otherwise you could get some stuff like that, pots of custard etc. that family could bring in for you?
Obviously stuff prepared for the boredom of being in for that time, whatever will distract you!!
Are you having inta-oral, or external surgery? I would make sure that the surgeon can remove as much of the styloid as possible, & if there’s any calcified ligaments that they’re removed too. Also double check that they’ll smooth off the end of the styloid where it’s cut, not snapped off, which has been done!
Here’s a link to the info in the Newbies Guide to save you searching:
ES Information- Treatment: Surgery
& some info a bout what to expect:
Bilateral Eagle Syndrome Extraoral Surgery #1 of 2: My day 1 experience/post-op recovery/tips
Hope this helps!
Also most doctors leave it 3-6 months before doing the 2nd side to let things settle. I ended up with a year apart, with the NHS waiting lists!
I hope that all goes well for your surgery, & I’ll be praying for you 