Please contribute!Things needed for surgery

I was thinking that it may be a good idea if everyone came up with a checklist of what we will be needing at hospital and afterwards for a lil while. Prehaps if enough people do this then it will make all our lists to do and get simplier. Many minds are better then 1 ill start. Please put down something if its not here that you are thinking is important to bring or pick up Slippers houscoat toothbrush paste comb lipbalm book wordpuzzles crystal lite jello

I have founds lots of suggestions... Fan Clock handcream baby wipes (work for bottom and face and hands) almost everyone says you won't use a book or puzzles,,,too groggy no food/drink- hospital provides it all your own pillow notepad and pencil to write down questions for doctor/thoughts, etc... comfortable, soft jogging type bra sanitary pads (lots of gals get their period after surgery) Walkman/CD's/radio

Powdered protein - I'm trying to find a tasty one now!

great idea to try protein bofore hand to see which one you like i never thought of that to try it beforehand. THANKS

Your best bet would be to try samples, and not to buy the big ole tubs. Almost all post ops I've talked to have told me that their taste buds changed after surgery. good luck Renee*

Hey Deborah, Not sure if this works or not, but I heard that some people take listerine strips to put in their mouth at the time of the leak test. Don't know if I would want to do that though. My friend is a post-op and here is a list of things she shared with me for the week before surgery. Some form of daily exercise, about 20 minutes. Deep breathing practice. Stop all meds containing Aspirin. Pig out 5 to 7 days before surgery. Pack suitcase, comfy clothes and protien drinks. Take meds to hospital...liquid loratab, for the trip home. Her doc provides each patient with a bari-bear, used to help with coughing after surgery. Has anyone purchased one? I'm thinking about it.

My date is 10/5 and these are some items, I put together for the hospital and when I get home. toothbrush/paste brush lip balm Teeth wipes Powder pillow book/pen Spring water, so you don't have to drink that horrible tasting water from the hospital Nightgowns slippers underwear Your ID I am wearing home, what I wore in. Things for home: liquid vitamins SF icepops SF Jello SF pudding No sugar added applesauce Chrystal light Zero Carb solutions chicken broth tomato soup protein shakes mashed potatos cream of wheat baby spoons little 3 ounce cups measuring cups

I found this list, wanted to share! My WHAT TO TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL List and what I actually used: ITEM, USED? , NOTE Robe - Yes, Only to wear home Slippers - Yes, Only to wear home Chapstick - YES, Glad I brought a couple Puffs - Yes, Theirs is so rough Backscratcher - Yes Pillows - Yes, Especially on ride home Scented Soap - No Scented Lotion - No Body Spray - No Toothbrush/Toothpaste - Yes, Wished for my electric one. Shampoo/Conditioner - No, Hubby did, he stayed with me Comb/Brush - Yes Slip on Shoes - No Socks to wear in bed - Yes Gowns - Yes, But only to wear home Battery Operated Fan - Yes, A real lifesaver Book - No Deodorant - No Undies - Yes Blanket - Yes Fingernail File - No Emery Board - Yes Nail clippers - No Flushable Wipes - Yes Wooden Spoon - YES Paper and Pen - No Phone Card - Yes, Great for Hubby Ear Plugs - No Glasses Case - Yes, Hubby kept them when I went to surgery Dove soap (for face) - Yes Dial Soap - Yes Headband - Yes Denture case - Yes, Hubby kept them when I went to surgery CPAP machine - Yes, Biomed had to approve it first

More info to share! 7-12-04. I bought most of my vitamins and supplements from WalMart. Equate Children's Chewable Vitamins w/Iron - $3.57 for 60 Cheaper than Flintstones and are the same thing. I know a lot of people prefer the gummy vitamins. B12 500mcg - Rexall Sublingual - $3.96 for 200 I only got these to start because my PCP wants me to have the shots. But my first appointment with her is 4 weeks after my surgery, so I wanted to have something until then. She is going to start me on the shots at her office, then later I would be giving them to myself. B Complex/B1 50 mg - Spring Valley Super B Complex - $3.96 for 200 I got the Super B Complex because it had 50 mg more of B1 than the regular B Complex, so I killed 2 birds with one stone. These are tablets, but I bought a combination pill splitter/crusher for about $5. I will have to crush my other meds, so I can crush this one, too. I ordered Up-CalD powder from Vitalady.com - 22.99 and yes, it is calcium citrate. I also ordered and from: www.Unjury.com - 6 travel packs (individual packs) of unflavored. www.Bariatriceating.com - 2 Isopure samples ($1.75 each) and Nector Vacation sample pack (5 Fuzzy Navel and 5 Roadside Lemonade - $12.50). www.Wlssupplies.com - 7 Isopure samples ($1.60 each). ww.txwls.com - offers about 75 different samples including sf syrups Call 1-866-333-7403 and get free samples of roadside lemonade protein or fuzzy navel. I got one sample of each. You can order sugar free syrup from www.davincigourmet.com to add to the shakes.