WendyA88 20 Posted June 14, 2016 Any advice on what to bring, that most helped you, during hospital stay. What did you wish you brought? Also, what is your recovery advice? Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oceangirlpc 68 Posted June 14, 2016 @@WendyA88 i'm tomorrow too....I heard from others to bring a pillow for drive home in case of a sneeze or cough to hold against stomach...! thats one thing and also heard for us to bring easy slip on shoes and loose fit tummy area clothes. Mine a Maxi dress ? hope that helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
becomingmandikaye 262 Posted June 14, 2016 I'm tomorrow too! I plan to bring a pillow, my phone, phone charger (!), chapstick, a few Protein shakes (my hospital only has ensure and glucerna, so they told me i could bring my own), a book, and comfortable lose clothes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 14, 2016 @@WendyA88 i'm tomorrow too....I heard from others to bring a pillow for drive home in case of a sneeze or cough to hold against stomach...! thats one thing and also heard for us to bring easy slip on shoes and loose fit tummy area clothes. Mine a Maxi dress ? hope that helpsThank you so much, that helps a lot I'm bringing a heat pad I heard it helps. Good luck on your surgery and best wishes. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 14, 2016 I'm tomorrow too! I plan to bring a pillow, my phone, phone charger (!), chapstick, a few Protein shakes (my hospital only has ensure and glucerna, so they told me i could bring my own), a book, and comfortable lose clothes. Thank you and good luck on your surgery. Best wishes as well. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 14, 2016 I also went out and bought non skid socks for the hall walks and because hospitals are always cold. Just throwing that out there. Lol maybe it will help with cold feet (surgery jitters) as well. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley27 164 Posted June 14, 2016 Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 14, 2016 Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you, I will. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazelzay 75 Posted June 14, 2016 Mine is tomorrow too I am so nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahM76 30 Posted June 14, 2016 Best to all of you! I hope everything goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 15, 2016 Best to all of you! I hope everything goes well!Thank you Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britt_12 14 Posted June 15, 2016 When I went and had my surgery last week as soon as I was able to get up and start walking I did it!! Walking will make you feel so much better and help get the gas out, also bring gas x strips with you not the pills but the strips! You can take up to 8 a day and I took one whenever I could and I never had any gas pain in my shoulders but did have it in my abdomen region but either way it helped so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 15, 2016 When I went and had my surgery last week as soon as I was able to get up and start walking I did it!! Walking will make you feel so much better and help get the gas out, also bring gas x strips with you not the pills but the strips! You can take up to 8 a day and I took one whenever I could and I never had any gas pain in my shoulders but did have it in my abdomen region but either way it helped so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That is great advice, thank you so much. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WendyA88 20 Posted June 18, 2016 Good luck!!! Let us know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Surgery went perfectly, according to my surgeon. Although I have had the worst nausea and hiccups from the anesthesia, which has made recovery brutal. First couple days couldn't hold down Water, now I can hold down sips of water but not Jello. I had the absolute best care team they really did everything they could for me and more. I can't wait for recovery to be over and start my journey. Sent from my SM-G360T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
