Shopping list for the hospital etc.

[donaboss 131]

Hi everyone. My surgery is December 30 and I need your help..

Please tell me what I should take with me at the hospital.... Also, even though I don't have to do a liquid diet, I wanna know whys some good Protein Shakes I can try that are tasty since I am not a shake person.. Also what should I take for gas, stomach/throat growling etc.. Please give me some idea what I should buy. Need to buy them tomorrow. Your help will be appreciated...

[chanelle102 173]

You don't need much!!!

Go home clothes( make sure they are comfy)

Your phone charger

Blistex - most important

Money for the tv/ phone

Deodorant

Lotion

Bath cloth

Towel

Soap

A warm sweater it's very cold

[capecoralgrandma 44]

Hi donaboss,

My surgery is scheduled for December 26. I have been using Protein shakes for Breakfast or lunch even though my surgeon has me on an Atkins diet. The ones I like are Muscle Milk, Atkins and at BJ's I got Premier Protein Shakes which are really good. My doctor's office gave me a whole schedule for before and after the surgery. I guess the most important things you'll need are Gas-X strips, some kind of chapstick of lip moisturizer and throat lozenges. Also, you might want to take your cell phone, phone charger, socks and slippers, a pillow and anything else that will make you comfortable. As far as pain medicine, I think the hospital will give you that if needed.

Hope this helps...good luck. If I can be anymore help, let me know.

Betty

[donaboss 131]

Thank you sooooo much.. Should I get something for gas?

[donaboss 131]

I really really really appreciate this I'm so excited that I am afraid I might forget to buy things as most of the things u posted I didn't even think of it thank you

[chanelle102 173]

I found that in the hospital they provide you with all of that threw the IV!!

When I left the hospital I went to cvs to get my meds and I bought

Gas X chewable

Pepcid

You may need something for Constipation

And all your Vitamins ur doc told you u need

Don't forget chap stick one of the most important as you won't drink or eat for almost 24 hrs

Maybe a pillow

They provide socks and also u will be in hospital gear the whole time until it's time to go home

I advise stretch pants and a tank n sweater!!

My surgery was on dec 10 and everything wen great.

Gas was the worst for 2-4 days after surgery it hurts so bad

[donaboss 131]

I found that in the hospital they provide you with all of that threw the IV!! When I left the hospital I went to cvs to get my meds and I bought Gas X chewable Pepcid You may need something for Constipation And all your Vitamins ur doc told you u need Don't forget chap stick one of the most important as you won't drink or eat for almost 24 hrs Maybe a pillow They provide socks and also u will be in hospital gear the whole time until it's time to go home I advise stretch pants and a tank n sweater!! My surgery was on dec 10 and everything wen great. Gas was the worst for 2-4 days after surgery it hurts so bad

Thank you so much. This is helping me so much

[chanelle102 173]

NP good luck and keep in contact!!! Don't know if you believe in a prayer, but I'm sending prayers your way!!! Best and hardest thing ever

[donaboss 131]

NP good luck and keep in contact!!! Don't know if you believe in a prayer, but I'm sending prayers your way!!! Best and hardest thing ever

I do believe and I really appreciate it. God bless you xoxo

[chanelle102 173]

NP!!! Good luck

[capecoralgrandma 44]

You're welcome, donaboss. I've been reading a lot of posts and most people said that after the surgery, our mouths and lips will be really dry, even though they give us ice chips. I glad this helped, also the worst complaint was pain in the shoulders from the air they pump into our stomachs, that's why gas-x strips are important. Also, if you bring a pillow, just don't have a white pillowcase on it!

I'm getting really excited...hope we both do well.

Betty

[Noelle04bowles 2]

You do not need to take any meds, all that will be provided at the hospital and at discharge.

Just loose fitting sweat pants to cover your behind and a matching top to wear home. Be sure to fill your discharge prescription cos you're gonna need them.

A good Protein I can recommend is nectar by Syntax. The vanilla bean makes a fine shake when mixed with lukewarm milk2%.

[donaboss 131]

You will do just great I will pray for both so us. It's so excited ... I barely sleep of being so happy haha

Thank you for the info this will help me a lot today

[kan75251 66]

I am having surgery on the 30th as well. For the hospital, I am keeping it very simple. I am going to wear the hospital gown during my stay so I don't need to pack pjs. I plan to wear the clothes I wear to the hospital home from the hospital. I am taking my phone charger, chapstick, gas -x strips, headphones, a sleep mask, extra undies. I want it all to fit in my purse.

I did buy a heating pad for when I get home, I read that it can help with gas pain.

My doctor is really conservative about advancing my diet post op. I will be on Clear liquids for 10 days, Day 10-14 I will add a clear Protein drink (Ensure Clear, Isopure etc), Day 14 Start full liquids.

I have been on a liquid diet for a week now (one week to go) that includes 6 Protein shakes per day. The only one I can stomach from the list my doctor allows is Carnation Instant Breakfast-Sugar Free.

Good luck!

[Fluffnomore 1,235]

I keep saying this, but if you are bringing electronics (even a phone) bring an extension cord for your charger. A lot of hospitals don't have plugs that are close to the bed.