What are you bringing to the Hospital?

So far, I have: Long nightgown Slippers Chapstick Baby wipes Tongs (for help in the bathroom) These things were suggested to me by WLS veterans. What else do I need? Cara W.

CARA, I ASKED MY SURGEONS OFFICE TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO BRING A NIGHTGOWN , BUT TO WEAR THE HOSPITAL GOWN BECAUSE OF THE DRAIN I WOULD HAVE IN ME. IT IS EASIER THEY SAID TO NOT HAVE ANYTHING COVERING OR RUBBING AGAINST IT AT FIRST.. ALSO I USE A CPAP MACHINE FOR SLEEP APENA AND I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN WITH ME TO THE HOSPITAL....TOOHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE, COMB AND HAIRSRAY, DEODRANT AND A COUPLE MAGIZINES OR A BOOK AND A ROBE PLUS EVERYTHING YOU ARE BRINGING ...EXCEPT THE TONGS...I'M NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND ABOUT THERE USE... CAN YOU EXPLAIN SOME MORE... GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS....KAREN

Well, other WLS people told me that tongs were helpful to reach places that may be hard to get to--ie. your behind. They said it can be painful or difficult to reach, so tongs are a good idea. I figure better safe than sorry. I got a 99 cent pair at Target that are heavy plastic. Cara W.

Don't forget to put them in the dishwasher after you get home.

I think these ones are destined for the trash...I'd feel guilty even giving them to Goodwill.

CARA, I ASKED MY SURGEONS OFFICE TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO BRING A NIGHTGOWN , BUT TO WEAR THE HOSPITAL GOWN BECAUSE OF THE DRAIN I WOULD HAVE IN ME. IT IS EASIER THEY SAID TO NOT HAVE ANYTHING COVERING OR RUBBING AGAINST IT AT FIRST.. ALSO I USE A CPAP MACHINE FOR SLEEP APENA AND I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN WITH ME TO THE HOSPITAL....TOOHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE, COMB AND HAIRSRAY, DEODRANT AND A COUPLE MAGIZINES OR A BOOK AND A ROBE PLUS EVERYTHING YOU ARE BRINGING ...EXCEPT THE TONGS...I'M NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND ABOUT THERE USE... CAN YOU EXPLAIN SOME MORE... GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS....KAREN

CARA, I ASKED MY SURGEONS OFFICE TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO BRING A NIGHTGOWN , BUT TO WEAR THE HOSPITAL GOWN BECAUSE OF THE DRAIN I WOULD HAVE IN ME. IT IS EASIER THEY SAID TO NOT HAVE ANYTHING COVERING OR RUBBING AGAINST IT AT FIRST.. ALSO I USE A CPAP MACHINE FOR SLEEP APENA AND I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN WITH ME TO THE HOSPITAL....TOOHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE, COMB AND HAIRSRAY, DEODRANT AND A COUPLE MAGIZINES OR A BOOK AND A ROBE PLUS EVERYTHING YOU ARE BRINGING ...EXCEPT THE TONGS...I'M NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND ABOUT THERE USE... CAN YOU EXPLAIN SOME MORE... GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS....KAREN

I am bringing the following per my Dr's instructions and my own: Peppermint Extract (for flavoring the ice chips and nausea) Robe Slippers Ankle socks Deodorant Shampoo Soap (I don't like the ones the hospitals usually provide) Underwear (To keep everything under control) PJs Sweat Pants T-Shirts XXXXL (I like them big) Tennis shoes Tooth Paste Tooth brush Mouth Wash Dental Floss (just in case an ice chip get stuck between my teeth) Comb or Hair brush A prepaid telephone card (No cell phones allowed in the hospital) I thinks that's all

I'm still making my list. My big one is a backscratcher. I use mine at home quite a bit and hospital sheets and gowns are stiff and icky. I'm also taking a notepad and pen for writing notes.

Tongs!!?? How creative! LOL I already have troubles with that,...can't imagine how that will be AFTER an incision is made. Here's my list: A book. pen and notepad slippers Ankle socks Chapstick or carmex (my lips get dry during surgery) Toothpaste and toothbrush shampoo, body wash my own pillow picture of my kiddos sweatpants or my pj bottoms (will probably wear the gowns they provide for up top. lotion hair clips or ponytails to braid my hair and keep it out of the way pre-paid phone card (no cells) my husband (hehe)