What should I take???

I may be jumping the gun here, ( Since I have not been approved) but my husband and I are trying to plan ahead.( Also trying to think positively) After my surg. and hospital stay I will be released to go to a Hotel. I live outside the required area to go home. I will be staying in the hotel for 1 week post op. This is fine with me, I would rather be close by if anything goes wrong anyway. So any ideas of what to take with me for the motel stay? I have started a list. Things you used after surg. that I will need to take. Even comfort things. I have got things down like heating pad, refillable ice bag, my own pillows, bottled H20. Anything we can buy ahead of time (once I am approved) will just save my husband wandering around the stores looking for things ( that he probably will not have a clue what to get!!! ) Thanks Shelli

Morning Shelli, Never hurts to plan ahead with positive thoughts going along with the plans Will you have a micro in the room? Small cans of broth or buillion cubes for eats. Jello in individual (pre-made) cartons, sugar free of course. Not much you can eat...oh they suggest no red jello. Are you having lap or open RNY? Comfy clothes of course are a big must! Sweats are your best bet. If you are having open have heard that a sports bra works best. Good luck to you Sorry can't help you on the support group I'm on the other side of Iowa. Carolyn

I'm going to my consult next week, but I just have to know - why no red Jello? Red is about the only ones I like! Another thing I need to suck up I guess!

Thanks Carolyn, What flavors does the ready made s/f jello come in? I am planning on having my surg. laproscopically. We will have a microwave in the room and a fridge. I was trying to figure out if I could make jello in the motel room. Thanks Shelli

I know this sounds crazy but Dixie gave me great advice for this. When your bowels start to move again, wiping can be somewhat challenging. If you don't want your husband to wipe for you, you can try a long kitchen spoon (wooden) and keep that in the bathroom. When it comes time, you can wrap some tp around the end and wipe. I didn't know that this would be an issue and my husband, bless his heart, helped me out here. It was just very VERY hard for me to "reach". Other than a fan, that's all I can think of. I was really warm after surgery and preferred to have a fan on lightly in the hospital room and at home. The heating pad is wonderful on your belly for gas pain. I used it for the first 2 weeks at night and naps. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you!!! Hugs, Jen

Love the wooden spoon idea!! LOL!! I had not thought of that problem!! A fan is an excellent idea!! I am always hot anyway. How long did you have pain Jen? Was it tolerable after discharge? Be honest, I want to know!!! Hugs Shelli

The first week......I was only allowed clear liquids.....so like jello and broth and stuff.....Make sure you have a fan and chapstick and sugar free drinks......the most important thing that first week is to get your fluids in.....so you might want to bring some big tupperware glasses to have your juices (SF of course) already made up!!! Good luck to ya! Keep us updated on your progress! Take Care jesi

I had not thought of chapstick!! I will be clear liquids too. Do they make sugar free juice? Thanks Jesi!!! Hugs Shelli

Walmart has a whole bunch of sugar free juices........they have there own brand kinda like crystal light, and a brand called wylers that is pretty good.......you can also make any flavor koolaid you like with splenda instead of sugar....works great!! Take Care Jesi

Thanks Jessi, I will check out the juice at walmart. Even if I can not buy it ahead of time, I can take my husband to Walmart and show him, so he at least knows what he is looking for. Shelli