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I'm due to be banded on Monday. and was wondering what many of you take to the hospital on the day of surgery? Any advice to calm my nerves

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The only thing I really brought with me, was an extra pair of clothes (something comfy) to wear on the day I got to go home. My family brought my phone & laptop for me after the surgery, so I wouldn't be bored just laying there. I was never good with keeping still if I didn't have something to occupy myself with.

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Sweats, sweatshirt, comfortable shoes. Bare minimum and it's all about comfort

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I took ear plugs and was so glad I did. My roommate snored the whole night. Also- lip balm like Chapstick. Your lips will be very dry.

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Some kind of slip on shoes (I had flip flops) to walk all you can after you wake up, and a robe -- but they probably have them at the hospital. I brought a few tea bags as I I am such a tea person. You will do great!

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My most essential ,laptop ,headphones ,a book ,hand and face cream ,lipbalm ,flip flops and just relax.I was in a private room so I just watched Tv.You will be fine.

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If your on this site look at where it says Magazine on the top and click on there then go to lapband surgery , and it will take you there then on the right look where it says pre op and it will give you some good info. on what you should take , then you can always look at post op also to be pre pared, good luck.

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Comfy clothes, lip balm and phone charger and I was set. Good Luck!

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Mine was a day procedure, but I did pack lip balm, warm and cozy socks, and super comfy, loose clothes to wear home. I also brought all my medications with me, as well as Gas X, so I was prepared for afterwards. When I got home, I kept my bag on my bed with me, so I didn't have to reach for anything.

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I just took me and my gasX.

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