Barely February!

hello fellow febs!

I am scheduled for surgery 2-2-09 i am so....excited, nervous, anxious, exhausted, paranoid....you name it!

I just wnated to get a list of everyones surgery dates and types, maybe i can find a buddy who is really close to mine so we can compare notes!  oh and if any of you can get me a list of things i need to pack i would really appreciate it.

Marla--RNY 2-2-09 26 yrs old.

Hey there. I can't be much closer to you if I tried--I'm the 3rd. I've heard a lot about packing chap stick, your own pillow, comfy slip on (don't have to bend to put them on) slippers/shoes for walking the halls after surgery, and really comfy clothes to wear home. I'm probably bringing my own little fan because I have to have the sound and I'm sure the air might do me good if I'm nauseated. Probably some easy reading (magazines) and maybe my MP3 player. That's all I can think of right now, but I better get to thinking about it, it will be here before we know it,  especially with the inauguration coming and all the hubbub about that.

Well, best to you and let me know if you want to chat!

Denise

Hi Marla.... I'm Stephanie. I'm having RNY on Feb 17th
This is the packing list that my surgeon gave me for the hospital............

slippers or shoes
socks
pants/shorts
tee shirts
undergarments
loose fitting pyjamas
robe
toiletries
medication list
insurance cards
no money or just a minimal amount
advanced directives
telephone numbers of family or friends
loose fitting outfit to go home in
any assistive devices
CPAP device, mask, and settings

I know I'm also bringing a couple of books, a couple of movies, and my laptop. I'll have a friend there with me to watch my stuff while I'm in surgery and I KNOW I'll never survive without my email...LOL... and the hospital in Utica has WiFi

it is getting really close.  im excited, and really nervous all in one.

good luck to everyone.