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Making my packing list for tomorrow night. Any suggestions on what I should/shouldn't pack?

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Well, you don't need much, I had underwear, chapstick, extra set of lounging clothes, tooth brush, lotion, makeup. I had brought a book but there was no way I was reading. I was so under the influence the first 48 hours from the Fentanyl PCA and patch along with nausea that all i did is sleep and when I became a real person on Saturday I worked on getting liquids in, walking and sitting up in chair.

the hospital will provide slippers, toothbrush, lotion, gown but I wanted my own. Pack light you won't need much and Good Lucki

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Making my packing list for tomorrow night. Any suggestions on what I should/shouldn't pack?

What nienie said but no make-up :D phone charger was a must. I ended up with a 4 day stay so extra drawers just in case. I also brought my own pillow....so much more cozy than the hospital pillows!!!! Plus I could hug it on the way home.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8

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Thanks!

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Just wondering...every time I've visited someone at the hospital they've complained they were cold, and the hospital blankets are so thin. Would it be a good idea to bring a blanket?

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Just wondering...every time I've visited someone at the hospital they've complained they were cold' date=' and the hospital blankets are so thin. Would it be a good idea to bring a blanket?[/quote']

They roasted me!!! I thought something was wrong with me til mom mentioned it to my nurse and they had the heat on 84 in my room!!!!

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Thanks for the list, preparing for my surgery on March 5 and kinda feel like packing already lol. Good luck Pookybear!!

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Just wondering...every time I've visited someone at the hospital they've complained they were cold' date=' and the hospital blankets are so thin. Would it be a good idea to bring a blanket?[/quote']

Great idea! I think I will have hubby bring t once I am settled in my room! :)

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Thanks for the list' date=' preparing for my surgery on March 5 and kinda feel like packing already lol. Good luck Pookybear!![/quote']

Ty! Good luck to you!

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I would add pads or tampons I never leave home without them. GOOD LUCK :)

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This may sound like a dumb question, but do you wear a bra at the hospital?? Or should I bring a sports bra?

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This may sound like a dumb question' date=' but do you wear a bra at the hospital?? Or should I bring a sports bra?[/quote']

Didn't wear one at all.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8

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I didn't wear a bra either and I didn't wear one on the ride home or the first week and a half due to stitches and crap... You won't need one.

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