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Killian    265

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I am in the hospital right now as I type this. (Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017) and wanted to share with you guys a couple of items to bring that I had and was sooo glad I did.

1. Sunglasses / eye cover sleep mask

Why? My room was directly across from the nurses station and the light poured into my room. Luckily for me I had my old sunglasses in my back pack from when I used to commute on the train. They blocked the train car light on the 4am train. Need my beauty sleep! emoji41.png

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2. Noise canceling headphones

Why? These come in handy for all the machines that go "ping". And, like I said, I was directly across.from the nurses station so I didnt have to hear them.

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3. Gas-x STRIPS

Why? They freakin' work. I had some gas pains and took these. 10 min later pain was gone.

4. Loose fitting shorts / sweatpants

Why? I wore silky basketball type shorts. So when I would be walking around the ward, no one can see my precious hiney. Plus, they are comfortable.

5. Phone / I pad

Why? Alot of downtime.

Dont forget toiletries!

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Killian    265

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Oh! One more thing: a small fan.

Oa side effect of the anti nasuea medicine causes you to heat up and sweat. And boy, was heating up and sweating. So the awesome nurses brought me a fan. So glad they did. And more glad they did not take it away..the breeze felt great and moving the air around in the room helped alot too.

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I am in the hospital right now as I type this. (Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017) and wanted to share with you guys a couple of items to bring that I had and was sooo glad I did.
1. Sunglasses / eye cover sleep mask
Why? My room was directly across from the nurses station and the light poured into my room. Luckily for me I had my old sunglasses in my back pack from when I used to commute on the train. They blocked the train car light on the 4am train. Need my beauty sleep! [emoji41]
1508900977903.thumb.jpeg.127058a79b1bba2302930de8a547773e.jpeg
2. Noise canceling headphones
Why? These come in handy for all the machines that go "ping". And, like I said, I was directly across.from the nurses station so I didnt have to hear them.
1508901186967.thumb.jpeg.1699911a3cc71537ea41ca6c7fe4d521.jpeg
3. Gas-x STRIPS
Why? They freakin' work. I had some gas pains and took these. 10 min later pain was gone.
4. Loose fitting shorts / sweatpants
Why? I wore silky basketball type shorts. So when I would be walking around the ward, no one can see my precious hiney. Plus, they are comfortable.
5. Phone / I pad
Why? Alot of downtime.
Dont forget toiletries!


Thank you! This was helpful as I almost didn’t pack headphones! I’m packing my bag now, I am 9 hours away from having surgery ahh!!.

I hope you’re doing well and have a speedy recovery!


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Killian    265

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Thank you! This was helpful as I almost didn’t pack headphones! I’m packing my bag now, I am 9 hours away from having surgery ahh!!.

I hope you’re doing well and have a speedy recovery!




Glad I can help!!

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How are you feeling? Thank you for the suggestions, I will make sure I bring those things. Praying you heal fast and feel better very soon [emoji177]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

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Killian    265

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Just now, confusedturtle3 said:

How are you feeling? Thank you for the suggestions, I will make sure I bring those things. Praying you heal fast and feel better very soon


Have a great day!
Amanda
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish

Feeling good! Kinda feels like just overdid the sit ups at the gym...so not bad at all.

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njgal    535

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I’m so glad you’re cruising through this. Congratulations [emoji106]

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I’m so glad you’re cruising through this. Congratulations [emoji106]

Hey NJGal, where ya from? I’m up in Sussex County


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Glad I can help!!

How are you doing post-op, Killian?


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Hey NJGal, where ya from? I’m up in Sussex County



Nutley, NJ here :)


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zoxie    27

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Thank you a Killian for those recommendations, I'll surely will take note. Glad to see that you're feeling good after your sugery. Btw how is your throat? Some people said they had a lot of pain and could barely swallow

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Killian    265

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Thank you a Killian for those recommendations, I'll surely will take note. Glad to see that you're feeling good after your sugery. Btw how is your throat? Some people said they had a lot of pain and could barely swallow

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My throat was a little dry, no problems swallowing whatsoever.

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Killian    265

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How are you doing post-op, Killian?

Pretty good. Doc has me on 3 Protein Shakes a day for next two weeks...so that might be tough...but otherwise...no pain or dizzyness, NOT hungry, and enjoying the weight coming off.

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Killian    265

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I have a thread dedicated to my Journey that started about a year ago..I will be posting updates there.. please come join me! KILLIAN'S GASTRIC SLEEVE JOURNEY

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