Any other Dr. Garcia patients on July 5th?

[KittyLouSou 41]

Hi Everyone!! I am scheduled on 7/3. My boyfriend and I will be flying from St. Louis on 7/2. i am nervous, but more excited than anything. I have been slowly buying things to get ready for my pre op diet and what I will need when I get back. I would love to meet anyone that is there at the same time!!

 

I'll be checking into florence right about when you're checking out! Wishing you lots of luck. I thought it seemed possibly too soon when I committed and booked it, but now it feels like time is dragging! Ready to get to the other side and and start this interesting journey.

[KittyLouSou 41]

I am a chronic overpacker (and possibly a germaphobe),

 

My pile o' things I'm bringing so far:

 

Includes from left:

1. Florastor (doesn't prevent C. Diff, but good to take if you have possibly been exposed).

2. Antimocrobial bandages.

3. Triple antibiotic spray

4. Generic Hibistat to wash with before surgery, and real Hibistat hand wipes.

5. Mini lysol.

6. Gas X strips.

7. A few packets of crystal light.

8. Two packets of Unjury chicken Soup.< /p>

9. Safeguard soap (because why not have two types of soap?)

10. Prilosec

11. Generic immodium.

12. Aveeno lip balm.

13. Pill crusher.

14. Heating pad.

15. Thermometer.

16. Eye shade and ear plugs.

17. A few sugar free ricola for sore throat (not sure those are allowed, but someone recommended them).

What am I missing?

[birdl0vergirl 12]

I've heard rumors that sometimes diarrhea is common after surgery an that makes flights difficult even with the Imodium. People are recommending taking some pads with you for the flight in case of *sharts*? I'm packing them because I would much rather be safe than sorry. Ooh, and extra undies!

[Wednesdayzchild 28]

I have no idea of what to pack! I'm getting nervous

[KittyLouSou 41]

I've heard rumors that sometimes diarrhea is common after surgery an that makes flights difficult even with the Imodium. People are recommending taking some pads with you for the flight in case of *sharts*? I'm packing them because I would much rather be safe than sorry. Ooh, and extra undies!

 

Haha - The sharts. Oh man. So many fun things to experience. (But it will all be worth it. ) BRB - putting pads in my luggage.

[Francieb 15]

Ill be at the Marriott on the 1st and 3-4. Leaving the 5th.

[bigeater620 1]

I am being sleeved on 7/1 with Dr. Garcia. Really nervous right now. Will also be staying at the Marriott.

 

The Marriott is very nice. Def recommend trying the pool/Jacuzzi before surgery.

The surgery went well yesterday around 6: or so. I was up n walking as the next patient was coming out of surgery. I turned down the pain meds this morning as I'm only slightly achy. The hospital is very clean and the staff is excellent. Major bonus, this is the first hospital I've ever been in that has real blankets! The slippers are real not the no skid socks you get in the states. Everything has exceeded my expectations so far.

[bulldog1973 88]

I'm having surgery on 7/3 with Dr. Garcia! I fly home on 7/6 so I'll be at the Marriott on 7/2 and 7/5. My name is Emily and my email address is eatorok@gmail.com for anyone who wants to get a hold of me while we are in Mexico!

I have a feeling we will be seeing each other!!! I will be the fat redhead with the very over attentive boyfriend!!! I would love to meet up with you, maybe we can walk laps together at the hospital.

[bulldog1973 88]

Damn, I just realized I quoted myself...it's late and I just came home from a 17 hour day at work....ugh.

[GeorgiaSleeverCatLady 13]

Damn' date=' I just realized I quoted myself...it's late and I just came home from a 17 hour day at work....ugh.[/quote']

 

You quoted me! I can't wait to meet you! Hard to believe we'll be there in 2 days!!!

[KittyLouSou 41]

Hope everyone already there is comfortable and happy! Funny question - what do y'all think "a light breakfast" means?

[birdl0vergirl 12]

I'm thinking its whatever I can grab before an 8am flight on July 4th!

[bigeater620 1]

See my post. :-) Florence Hospital is very nice I'm there right now . So is the Marriott

[bigeater620 1]

I will be heading down on the 4th for surgery on the 5th with Dr. Fernando Garcia through Ready4achange...anyone else going to be down there' date=' or at least at the Marriott? I am coming alone, I believe, which gives me a little apprehension, so I would love to be in touch with anyone else who will be down there at the same time. [/quote']

 

See my posts... I'm trying to use these boards correctly but need a learning curve. Lol

[bulldog1973 88]

Blow dryers in hotel room?