kingsmommy14 63 Posted July 15, 2016 What do you normally take when you stay in the hospital after surgery?? My last class is next Wednesday and I talked to the gentleman at my Dr office because I haven't heard back about my edg to get it done and he said he could put me on the schedule for August 26 at 8 am he said he sees my last class is next wed I said yes sir he goes well I will submit all your paperwork to your insurance and if everything goes well we will do your gastric bypass on the same day as the edg I'm so freaking stoked right now!!! Prayers and positive thoughts and vibes would be greatly appreciated Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mysticpink74 50 Posted July 15, 2016 Congrats ...id like to know what to take too... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingsmommy14 63 Posted July 15, 2016 Congrats ...id like to know what to take too... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks hun Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarevoyant 347 Posted July 15, 2016 I'm taking: Insurance card Chapstick Phone and charger Flip flops Comfy clothes for ride home Biotene spray (sp?) Gas x strips Ear plugs Eye mask Kindle Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingsmommy14 63 Posted July 15, 2016 I'm taking: Insurance card Chapstick Phone and charger Flip flops Comfy clothes for ride home Biotene spray (sp?) Gas x strips Ear plugs Eye mask Kindle Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Awesome thnx hun Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeas 117 Posted July 15, 2016 These are good lists and close to what I brought. The things I really used while in the hospital were: phone/charger, Chapstick, a couple of magazines, flip flops, comfortable clothes to wear home, and a hairbrush with rubber band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingsmommy14 63 Posted July 15, 2016 These are good lists and close to what I brought. The things I really used while in the hospital were: phone/charger, Chapstick, a couple of magazines, flip flops, comfortable clothes to wear home, and a hairbrush with rubber band.I'm thinking about chopping my hair off before surgery it's down to my butt right now but I'm so scared lol but I want a new look for a new me Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carissa05 4 Posted July 15, 2016 I had my VSG on 6/30 and it helped that I had a small pillow to hold against my abdomen when riding home so when my husband hit bumps in the road it didn't hurt as bad and with having the seat belt on. Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeas 117 Posted July 15, 2016 @@Carissa05 has good advice. The hubs brought me a pillow and I sandwiched it in half under the seatbelt. It made the 2 hour ride home a lot more tolerable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eudys3 27 Posted July 16, 2016 Under the General Weight Loss Forum, subforum General Weight Loss Surgery Discussion, there is a thread re: the "official" list of what to pack for surgery. It is 38 pages long! Although it was started in 2010, there are more recent posts, too. It took me hours to go through it, but I learned ALOT. Hope this helps. My RNY is Monday, & I've almost finished packing & preparing food for my family, cleaning house, paying bills, etc. Whew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted July 16, 2016 I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery and I do not even remember what I took. It was very minimal. I think the most important thing was my wife. The hospital I was in allowed your spouse to be there overnight. She helped me get around when I did my walking every couple hours. I will recommend that when you check into the hospital make sure that they put a trapeze bar on the bed. This will help you get in and out of the bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistycal 81 Posted July 16, 2016 I brought a lot of stuff from lists I read on here... What I actually used was, a extension cord for my phone charger, toothbrush, clothes for the ride home and flip flops, my hair stayed in a bun the whole time..... I didn't experience gas but I did bring the gas x strips in case... My hospital had a movie network on there tv's so I just tried to rest.... But they come in so often it's impossible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysia.rush 24 Posted July 17, 2016 MEDS CHAPSTICK UNDERWEAR ROBE TOOTHBRUSH/ PASTE HAIR TIE/ head band MAGAZINE/ crossword puzzle/ soduko/ cryptograph and pencil BOOK SMALL BLANKET FOR RIDE HOME and pillow Biotene mouth spray.and losengers instead of the wash back scratcher eye mask/ earplugs heating pad gas x strips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michilingi 66 Posted July 17, 2016 MEDS CHAPSTICK UNDERWEAR ROBE TOOTHBRUSH/ PASTE HAIR TIE/ head band MAGAZINE/ crossword puzzle/ soduko/ cryptograph and pencil BOOK SMALL BLANKET FOR RIDE HOME and pillow Biotene mouth spray.and losengers instead of the wash back scratcher eye mask/ earplugs heating pad gas x strips did you have a lot of dry mouth? Im wondering if i should get this biotine spray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elle09 157 Posted July 17, 2016 @@Michilingi the Biotene spray is great. My mouth was super dry after surgery. I use a cpap machine and at night I spray it because sometimes the machine dries my mouth. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites