What to take to the hospital

[Kyn13 215]

So I just found out I got my insurance approval!!! And now I'm trying to get everything in order for the hospital. I don't have a date set as of yet all depends on how fast I meet my surgeons 15lbs loss requirement. I don't want to get there and feel like I forgot everything.

So far on my list

Fuzzy no slip socks

Lip balm

Charger

Pillow

Maybe my color book and markers

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[Dub 9,922]

Not sure about your hospital....mine made me wear their no-slip socks.

I took stuff and didn't need it, but the gear that I was really glad to have:

1) Post-op pain med prescription filled for the ride home

2) pillow to hold against abdomen on the ride home

3) iphone

4) remote charger

[loriemoms 101]

The hospital I went to also made me wear their slippers. I brought my own pillow and a nice robe to wear over their funky gown. And my ipod with a couple of books on it, but I found I was too busy (really!) to listen to them. I walked a LOT and slept between walks. Also, bring a bottle of a premade Protein drink. They do not give you any Protein in the hospital, and you can only get a few sips in of the nasty bouillon Soup. You won't be able to drink much of your drink either (not shakes, something like Isopure) but a few sips, but that little bit of protein will really help you feel better. I was only in the hospital two days, so it wasn't very long. That is great idea about the lip balm, your mouth is very dry! Make sure you leave all your rings and such at home, my husband had to wear my wedding ring on his pinky while I was in surgery! haha. Good luck with your preop and your surgery!

[Kyn13 215]

My mom had this done in January and she stole my lip balm while I was visiting so I figured it was a safe bet lol

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[aunt2jjms 1]

I just had my sleeve done on 8/1/16 and it was done in Boston. The only thing I brought from home was lip balm. But I made sure there was a pillow in the car for the ride home. You will need it! Good luck!

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[Valentina 2,642]

My hospital gave all of the bariatric patients a "huggy bear" to hold against their abdomen . Nice idea.

I took:

chap stick

cell phone and charger

tooth brush/paste

my most feminine robe and slippers so I felt "purdy".

my favorite lotion so I didn't "smell like hospital"

my rosary--can't hurt

[Kyn13 215]

I went and bought a special pj set to wear after, cause no one wants to see my full moon doing circles around the nurses station lol. A huggy bear sounds nice maybe my hubby loves me enough to buy me a special stuffy I'll have to put a bird n his ear. Never can be too safe not to bring ur rosary. Thank you all for ur input, I'm always worked I'm gonna forget something

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