Tomorrow is the DAY-What to bring?

[newjrny85 31]

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year! I'm scheduled for the sleeve tomorrow at 9 AM. My doctor ordered me to have a light Breakfast this morning and Clear liquids for the remainder of the day. So, I just had my "last meal" of scrambled eggs and some fresh fruit.

The doctor's office and the hospital gave me tips on what to pack... Any suggestions?

Thanks, everyone!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Hospitals are pretty experiences in providing what patients need. Lip balm and a long charger cord for your phone are the things they may not have that most people here seem to agree you need. If you are a woman, if you have a bra that is non-underwire (preferably a soft cotton, fasten-in-front leisure bra) you might find that much more comfortable post-surgery, since many docs will leave you with an incision that hits right at the bra line. Good luck!

[newjrny85 31]

Thank you so much!

[Scott Myself 3]

I was told to wear the clothes I was going to go home in.so think possible weather wise it being very cold. it is January after all. as loose as possible for clothing. cpap machine my hospital allowed me to shower on day 2 after my surgery. they should have antibacterial soap and such for you to use. but deodorant bring it with also tooth brush and tooth paste. that was all I brought with me.

[newjrny85 31]

Thank you, Scott!

[DaisyAmy 561]

I was very happy to have pj shorts. I know you can wear another hospital gown backwards to go walking, but I was much more comfortable actually having the shorts on. Pants would have been too hot, especially with the things they put on your legs for circulation. Other people recommend a small pillow to cushion your belly against the car seat on the ride home, but I didn't need it.

Edited January 3, 2016 by DaisyAmy

[newjrny85 31]

Great tips, thank you!