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Ok I'm having trouble posting my own message on here !! So here goes so if it shows up twice, sorry. I just realized I'm not sure of what I need to get for the hospital or for home... I haven't seen the dietation yet. I could use some advice to get me started !! I feel like I need to do something... I'm a list maker so I feel the need to list stuff!! thanks, and god bless Linda

Linda-- Congratulations!! It seems like once I found out I had a date the waiting part got alot easier. I wish you all the best! Joan

Thanks Joan ! Congrats to you too!! Will be losers togather !!! Linda

Linda: Congratulations on your surgery date. I have mine the same date. It's like a dream isn't it and it is coming so fast. Good luck Patty

Congrats on the date! Woohoo! It does get exciting when you think about it being so close! Mine is Aug 3 and i am so excited!Good luck kristin

Congrats Linda....Wish you well. Shay

Congratulations!!!! That is awesome. My date is Aug 6th and it can't come soon enough. Best of luck to you. Have a great day. Sabine

I can't rember everything of what I have heard to bring, but , bring a night gown orsomething to give you privacy when you go for walks, some wipes for your hands as it is difficult to wash the hands with the ivs. Make sure you have loose clothing to wear home. As i read on one of the posts we might be swollen after the surgery.Oh yeah if you should have to wear a binder...someone mentioned to have a large t shirt for under it..so it doesn't rub up agaainst your inscion to badly. One more thing////a pillow to help hold against the inscision area on the way home. Plus I believe it helps to hold it against inscion area when coughing becaase your working out anesthesia and any gas issues. Just what I have read. Going for my surgery soon. Good luck to you. Mary

Hi Linda....I just got my approval and was asking the same thing. I know 2 people that have had this done and I needed to know what to take with me. Some of the things they suggested to take was some of that rinseless soap, shampoo, conditioner (the hospital will charge you a fortune if you use any of their stuff). They also suggested taking some of those Listermint paper things that melt in your mouth since the anesthesia might leave a metal taste in your mouth for a couple of days. Also if you will have a catheter you might want to take some cleansing towlettes. And then there is all of the other sanitary items. I was also told that I might start my menstrual cycle even if it wasn't time so take pads just incase. Magazines and puzzle books to keep yourself occupied. Hope this helps! Good Luck! Heather