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The most common things I used were shampoo, body wash, underarm deodorant, tooth paste and toothbrush, hairbrush and elastics to pin my hair back. If you still have a monthly cycle bring whatever it is you use. I finished my cycle 3 days before surgery and started again the 2nd day after surgery. Cell phone and slippers and chap stick.
I used the hospital gown as they were easier for my incisions to be checked by every nurse who walked through the door and it also helped me not to bend. Flip flops for the shower as you don't want to catch anything like plantars wart from the showers. All kinds of germs linger in the showers.
Mostly it was sleep, walk, sip liquid and repeat all day.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
Thanks Alex for sharing this link.
Kelly after seeing him and being shown what he can do with the autoaugmentation mastopexy I was amazed. Mine you I have never had my breast mauled and manipulated into positions like he had them in but it was worth the visit. My overall end quote wasn't too drastic either.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
Keep it to a SMALL carry-on with wheels. Your time will mostly be spent sleeping, walking and sipping - you won't be needing to have everything you own.
I found my iPad invaluable for translating whatever I needed to say to the nurses into Spanish. I also read and played crypto quiz on it. I could have skyped as well (hospital had wifi) but just did lots of texting.
I didn't pick up my knitting a single time. Snicker if you like at my stuffy - I found it a great comfort.
I wish I's had biotene spray - my mouth was super dry after surgery. Oral swabs would also have helped. Once I was allowed to swallow I was fine.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Hi - Your date is right around the corner. How exciting! Dr. Nohr is excellent and the MedHat hospital is great too. You will have to let us know how things go? Have you had anything to do with the new bariatric centre in MedHat at all?
Giselle
Hello,
Chapstick, slippers, ebook/magazines, and a robe were the things I found very useful to have with me at the hospital. I also played the apps on my iphone when I was bored. Good luck!
Giselle
For those who are interested
http://surgery.med.ualberta.ca/AboutUs/Divisions/Plastic/Jon athon%20Toy/Pages/default.aspx
Cheers!
- Alex
Those that have already had the surgery, what do you recommend taking with you for the 5 day stay in the hospital?
What did you take with you that didn't even make it out of the bag ? What did you forget that you wish you would have brought with you ? I am trying to be most prepared as I will be in hospital by myself because husband will be home with the kids.
I live close to Calgary and have been a member of this board for quite some time. I had to stop coming to the board tho as I was making myself crazy with waiting. Alas, I have returned. I initially seen Dr. Nohr in April 2011 and my surgery date is quickly approaching on March 18th!!
So glad to be back and gathering as much info as I can.
I am TOTALLY bumping up an old post --- my surgery date is March 18th. I was called a few times to go in on short notice (was on cancellation list), however, it just didn't work out. I honestly cannot believe how quickly the two years have passed.
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