What ya taking??????

Hi everyone, What are you planning on taking with you when you go for surgery? I have a list as long as my leg and i know i will not need any of it. thanks Cindy

Cindy, I haven't even thought about taking stuff other than my protein drink. How bout e-mailin me some of your list or just give me some ideas. Thanks Shanon

hi cindy, when are you going in? and whats on your list? im just taking the basic toothbush, hairbrush, toiletries, slippers and my clothes that i'm coming home in. and my book by barbara thompson. usually when i pack i overpack but for some reason im basically taking what i need. i just want to get the surgery over and done with and start on my recovery. well good luck and God bless. maria

Hi all, This is my list that i was just writing down. I know it is to much but i always over pack for anything. I go in on 11/16/04 for my surgery if everything works out. Things I need for the Hospital: 1. Mitchell, My wonderful Husband 2. Picture of my Boys 3. Robe 4. Night Gown 5. Chap stick 6. Pillows 7. Blanket ( Blue Soft One) 8. Underwear 9. Toothbrush & Toothpaste 10. Soap 11. Deodorant 12. Blow Dryer 13. Curling Iron 14. Back Scratchier 15. Hair Brush 16. Lotion 17. Shampoo and conditioner 18. Camera and Camcorder (if you want to take pics) 19. Nice smelling lotion, it's very dry in there 20. A magazine, but probably not a deep book, it's hard to concentrate. 21. Comfortable clothes to travel home in 22. Hair ties to keep your hair out of your face 23. A blank thank-you note you can leave on your bed for the nurses when you leave. 24. Calling card numbers/phone numbers of loved-ones 25. Positive attitude... it's going to be WONDERFUL on the losing side!

I am so impressed you are taking a hair dryer to the hospital let alone a culring iron. I was thinking about what to take and was wondering if several changes of undies and bras and my robe would be enough. I think maybe I should rethink my plans!

Hi Amnda, This list is just things that I thought about taking. I'm not sure if I will take them all or not But I might LOL.

I agree with everything listed above. One thing to add would be earplugs, just in case you have a snoring roommate!

Hi Beth , thats a good idea! LOL But i was told that all WLS people get to have a private room in the Hospital that i am going to... I sure hope sooo.. I want my hubby to stay with me if he can. Cindy

I didn't take much, but I wish I had taken my robe, because the hospital where I was doesn't have large-size robes, and so they expect their WLS patients to wear 2 gowns, just front to back, and reversed. Having had lap, I was only there 2 nights, and I was certainly ready to come home. However, here is a link to my friend's profile, where she listed what she was planning to take, and then reviewed it afterwards for whether she actually used it or not. Hope this helps! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=C1049748210#lists No matter what you do or don't take with you, you'll be in my prayers that your surgeon's hands are blessed, and that your surgery will be smooth and without complication, and that your recuperation will be swift and easy. Take care, Susan

Hi Susan, Thanks so much that really helps alot. My husband always tells me i pack enough for a week even if i'm only staying 2 or 3 days. cindy