what to bring to the hotel?

[andreerichards1 4]

I'm ready to pack, so what should i bring i know i should bring this

magic bullet, gas x strips, my husband told me to get so liquid gravol never heard of that does that exist?

andrea

[Lap_dancer 8]

There is a thread on what to pack but I wouldn't know how to begin searching for it. I can tell you that I packed light. I brought GASX strips that disolve in your mouth. Your doctor will give you RX for pain. Try to get those filled before the surgery. I wore loose fitting clothes, easy on easy off to the hospital. Plan on sleeping after the surgery. If you have any RX's don't forget to bring those. I didn't have a problem with my medication as all the pills were small. Practical things like Maps to the medical facility and of the town helped..I just Googled and printed them and tucked them in my purse.

Best of luck.

[joe7777 1]

The bullet to me doesnt make much sense. I had Water only day 1. Day 2-4(or 5 or 6 or something), it was Clear liquids. I believe full liquids was only starting pretty much 1 week after surgery. Unless you are starting in toronto that long i dont think you need it. That is my opinion, unless you are bringing it for something else.

One thing i would do is prepare for the person who is accompanying you to pickup your prescription. go to the drugstore before, so you know where it is...etc. Basically depending on your meds, they may cause nauseau, you may want to buy chewable gravol or liquid.

[LeslieLee 0]

Hi Andrea,

You will need your bullet as you will be staying until the forth of August I believe you said. Dr. Cobourn's patients start having Optifast again. I started having mine on friday after having surgery on wednesday. The day of surgery was Water only then thursday clear, low fat low carb low calorie liquids. Then Friday opti-fast can be added in. One package for me spilt into three servings for the day. That lasts 7-10 days. Yours might be slightly different based on what Dr. C thinks is best.

Hope that helps with your question. I also took both gas x strips and chewable tablets. Also found children's liquid tylenol the 2-12 year old one worked well for me for pain. Also they do make a gravol suppository which might be easy to take then the liquid if you are having troubles, but I don't think you will, I sure didn't and that was a fear of mine.

Has your package arrived from the clinic yet?

[argon 3]

Andrea, I also brought my magic bullet. I had the junior strength liquid tylenol, chewable Gas-X, and chewable Gravol. I wouldn't even worry about the tylenol. They'll give you a prescription painkiller to take with you. It seems that all Dr. Cobourn patients get liquid codeine.

You are too funny, packing 2 months ahead of time! hehe Don't worry, I was almost as bad!

[andreerichards1 4]

I haven't receive the package yet, but i only book my surgery on Friday night. i did get a email yesterday from the clinic asking me to fill out the questionnaire so thats done. So when u order Optifast how many weeks do you need to order? how long does it take sorry to say but Canada post is not the best. Does anyone have any tips for the prep diet since i will be on holidays during that time? i think i better keep my self busy cleaning my house or something. I really appreciate everyone help thank you so much i know i will need lots more.

[JLB 0]

I was happy that I took my bullet along, made my last few drinks and my soon to be first sips of Optifast after surgery much more pleasant. I also took my heating pad, comfy cloths, slip-on shoes, sun glasses, magazines, a good book, gax-x, liquid gravol, powdered chicken stock, my favorite tea and my pillow. I tend to over prepare, makes me feel better.

I'm so excited for you that you have booked your surgery. Woohoo!!!

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[Yasmina 0]

Mandi told me to bring a pillow. and was I ever glad I did it made the plane ride back , and car rides so much better. I left Toronto 3 days after surgery