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Hello what should I bring w/ me to hospital? Will b staying overnight. What was helpful to you on your stay?

I'm thinking of getting a binder, sounds right up my alley, I guess I'll ask hospital if they give one if not I'll invest in one.

Protein, which best to get, I think I'll get an unflavored so I can add to stuff. I've heard of GENEPRO & un-something?

Sorry I'm all over the place here! I hope I'm posting this correctly 🤷‍♀️Surgery day 4/12/18 I'm 241lbs

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I guess I didn't post this right? I can't seem to figure this site out yet🤷‍♀️


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Unjury, I'm still pre surg, a lot of people have found Biotene (a mouth moisturizer) GasX strips (helps you get rid of that pesky gas) chapstick, soft sleep pants or jammie bottoms. You probably will be wearing their gowns because of wires and IVs but it is nice to have your tushie.

covered when you're up walking. One poster bought a pair of cheap slippers, then threw them away when she was released. Your phone with a charger or a tablet, you might feel good enough to get bored. Chapstick, your lips will get so dry, without it they might crack. I might take some paperbacks, but then I am a reader. These are what I'm planning to pack. Welcome and congratulations on a firm surgery date, I don't have one yet but that's a long strange story. If you have any other questions I or someone else can answer, just ask. I can't give you a Protein recommendation but I'm sure there will be somebody else who can.

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I have been hospitalized for other things definitely bring a charger maybe headphones chapstick jammie bottoms slippers and if your not much for tv something to read

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Don't forget the toothpaste! Your mouth will get all dry and nasty, and even though you can't drink, you can brush your teeth. I must have brushed mine 10 times in the first 24 hours! Flavored dental floss is great, too!

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I went in for surgery at 9am and I was released the next morning at 5am. I wore the same sweats and shirt out as I did in because it was such a short stay. I brought a book to read but I honestly slept the whole dang time. I didn't need anything I brought except the clothes to wear out :P

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I only needed phone, charger and slipper-shoes. You will be tired, I was. You are supposed to be woken up every 4 hours after surgery to walk around the hospital until discharge. That is not simple. IV and pain killer drip has to be made ready, heart/oxy monitor unhooked, ankle circulation cuffs removed, then give yourself a little time to get out, it will hurt, then walking, then getting strapped back in bed. I think the whole walking process took up 45-60 minutes every 4 hours, so it breaks your sleep up, a lot (I also walked alot).

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Damnit. In this app, all post go across timeline/trending, and when reading, the thread area dies not show up in the breadcrumb menu, and I didn't see it was the ladies room, until after posting, and the app asked me to subscribe to the end.

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Hello [] what should I bring w/ me to hospital? Will b staying overnight. What was helpful to you on your stay?
I'm thinking of getting a binder, sounds right up my alley, I guess I'll ask hospital if they give one if not I'll invest in one.
Protein, which best to get, I think I'll get an unflavored so I can add to stuff. I've heard of GENEPRO & un-something?
Sorry I'm all over the place here! I hope I'm posting this correctly 🤷‍♀️Surgery day 4/12/18 I'm 241lbs


Pads for unexpected periods
Wipes in case you feel dirty/gritty
Pony tail holder to keep hair out of the way


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I know everyone advises you not to overpack, but stuff happens, don't you know. I've met a couple of people (hopefully not you, but you can't tell ahead of time) that were in the hospital 4-5 days. One started running a fever and another swelled badly and couldn't get the Water down. I'd rather be prepared for the worst and Celebrate the best. It's not that big a deal to take the extra stuff home. I do second the suggestion of your own pillow! Good luck!

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