Hospital

[Dmclaren83 21]

Wear comfy clothes to go home in, I wore jeans there, and to go home in, totally uncomfortable!

[cc1967 25]

I really hate nightgown. Much prefer p.j.'s so my thighs don't rub together (shocking that a bypass candidate has touching thighs, right ? ) I bought new p.j. I also have a loose robe because I am very modest. I have to wear Danskos when they make me walk. I am sure I will be a sight but I have horrible plantar fasciitis and must have supportive shoes. Thanks for the insight everyone

[jenn2752781 13]

Krista why no underwear??? What kind of test will they be doing down there lol

[BypassKrista 9]

Jenn i had bladder issues it required me to have a catheter my whole time there. So it might be different for you but honestly, i preferred nothing anyway because of the pressure against my stomach from the elastic bands on them.

[BypassKrista 9]

Oh and you will have a drop test where you drink this nasty stuff that requires you to have them off. They gotta take pics of the new pouch to make sure there are no leaks.

[Ivanova8 77]

@@BypassKrista Thanks for the insight. I totally understand about not wanting to moon anyone.

I hope I don't have to a catheter. I've heard that they hurt. Is that true?

Glad that it's all behind you now and that you are on your way!

[Ivanova8 77]

@@Dmclaren83 Good point about having loose clothing for the trip home. Thanks.

[BypassKrista 9]

@@Ivanova8 They are more so incredibly uncomfortable and embarrassing lol. Walking around with a pee box is not the best feeling but, if needed i just deal with it.

[BypassKrista 9]

And thanks i think that the surgery is a hardle and when you get home it's extra hard.@@Ivanova8 Everyone is use to big stomach so for me transitioning my mind to understanding the amount i'm eating now is ok is the challenge.lol

[BypassKrista 9]

Overall you will be fine and i wish you the best success on your journey. Woohoo ! Your almost there! ????????????

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I took a small travel pillow that I used to hold against my stomach when I walked or coughed and that helped the pain. I had soft cotton gowns and soft cotton underwear that I used. However, my lifesaver was I took a bottle of Biotene mouthwash and I used that frequently as my mouth was super dry. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, body spray,and a little bit of makeup. I even had a bottle of nail polish and I painted my nails as soon as I got back to my room. They wouldn't let me wear nail polish to surgery. I guess that's considered overpacking but I used everything. I also am the nursing administrator at the hospital that I had it done at, so I had tons of visitors and wanted to look my best. That being said... The pillow and the mouthwash were essential to me. Some people swear by the gas X strips so you might want to take some. I had them, but was blessed with NO gas pains. Make sure you are up and walking as soon as possible. Good luck!!

[jackie's journey 18]

Pajama pants necessity for me

[Joanie 3 1]

Hi two weeks out and all I used was my underwear and my phone and my kindle, had an iv in my hand till I left , wore same clothes I came in with ????good luck

[pik 262]

I had my phone and charger and a couple of changes of underwear. I also brought some wipes and lipbalm. I wished I had brought earplugs because I shared a room with a girl who was loud as well as were her guests.

I didn't bring Gas X strips but I wish I had those as well. I got them once I got home...

[aelovelady 243]

I took magazines, books, 3 pairs of pajamas, 6 pairs of underwear etc. New bathrobe and slippers. I didn't use a thing. The hospital even provided a toothbrush and toothpaste in the table, so I didn't open my suitcase until it was time to leave.