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On the foum? that is a bit of a sweeping statement, I have heard everything from a travel battlship game, to pillows, lotion, books, kindels, etc...

Where is your surgery, how close to home, how readily will there be someone able to get something you need/forget?

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Has anyone had problems with GERD after their surgery? I'm really concerned about that side effect.

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Has anyone had problems with GERD after their surgery? I'm really concerned about that side effect.

I am 11 days out of surgery and I do not have GERD. I don't take Prilosec or any other PPI. But I also didnt have it before surgery, in case that matters.

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I was sure happy that I had my gas-x strips! They literally saved my life and made me way more comfortable. Good Luck!!!!!

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berthaeaster

my choices - yours can be different

no books, computer, cell phone

hospital supplied nightgown and slippers

didn't feel the need to bring a bunch of stuff that might/wasn't touched, i just had major surgery, you too right?

i slept alot

walked alot

i was mainly tired, wanted/needed to rest, didn't even want to watch tv

I also wore a pair of loose fitting sweats to go home in, my tummy appreciated that

i did bring chapstick

good luck on tuesday

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Ok I'm scheduled for Tuesday! Anything I should do or take extra that no has mentioned??

LilMissDiva posted a Hospital Checklist I found really helpful

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

Good luck for a smooth recovery!!

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I was told by the pre-admission nurse not to bring anything of value, it could get "lost". She did say I could bring my toothbrush, toothpaste and deoderant, oh and chapstick, but thats it for me.

Like proudgrammy said they supply nightgown and slipper socks. I'm only staying overnight, hopefully but for overnight I dont need much.

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I brought a word search book, brush and tooth brush/ tooth paste, deodorant. Oh and phone charger. I also took a pair of yoga pants to wear under my gown. Extra underwear. I wore the same clothes home as I did going in

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