What to take to the hospital

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Gas X can help the gas we generate, but it won't even TOUCH the gas they pump into you to make surgery easier...because that gas is in the cavities etc...not where the gas X can impact it. If it helps anyone...it helps psychologically OR helps to break up our own gas. Not surgical gas. :thumbup:

As I said...Gas X helps the gas WE make in our bodies but not the gas pumped in for surgery.

[Donnainva 0]

I had no problem getting that gas out of my body after the surgery---came out same as always!

Walking really helped me with the gas that they put in me.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I had no problem getting that gas out of my body after the surgery---came out same as always!

Walking really helped me with the gas that they put in me.

ROFLMAO

Walking helps op gas more than gas x...also good for our lungs and helps prevent clots. It's a miracle drug, walking is! :thumbup:

[Donnainva 0]

I had electronic compresses on my calves the whole time I was in the bed in the hospital

they really fear blood clots

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes blood clots are something that are preventable but can kill you ... and they're common post op in anyone, moreso in heavier people. In fact when I went back to class 4 days after surgery the NP made me promise to get up and walk for about 5 minutes every 30...no sitting in class for the 50 minutes per "lecture". :thumbup:

Edited June 18, 2009 by RestlessMonkey

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

No you cant take anything you bring with you to the hospital, they will give you what you need the other is for when you get home. As for what to take to the hospital, as little as possible. Now purses, no jewlery or anything of value, leave that all at home, basically you just need you, your insurance card, copay if you have one, and enough clothes to keep you decent coming and going.

[sistasassy 6]

I took my own PJ's and changed right after surgery and I brought my own "security" blanket. I was much more comfortable. Take slippers so you can walk off any gas pains. I also took a bottle of lotion and body spray to keep smelling fresh and clean. That and lip balm is really all I used. Everything else sort of just sat there.

Oh, don't forget to take your happy face :thumbup:! You are headed to a thinner and healthier you!