What should I take?

What should I take to the hospital? Sugery Feb 7th.

The two things that saved me were a small personal fan and lots and lots of flavored chapstick. I hope this helps. Diana

Thanks I have a personal fan. I think Ill take mine and yesterday I just bought some new chapstick. Daisy

I took my own shampoo and conditioner (the little trial size ones) and a brush (they only have combs). I would also take some lotion and slippers. Also I would take some extra pillows. I'll let you know if I think of anything else.

Thanks Brooke What should I expect the week before. You know when they do the test. Some time Ill try to make a support group. I live so far away. Quincy I live in the same town as konni P. By the way my real name is dena. Daisy

Well, the PAT testing isn't bad at all. You will talk to: The Nutritionist The Nurse (she will tell you about pain management and all that stuff) Dr Tsinmin(Cinnamon) He will push around on your stomach some They will take your blood pressure and weigh you You'll have to give a urine sample (usually first thing) You'll go to the lab and they will take some blood and maybe do a blood gas test They will take pictures of your chest and if you still have your gallbladder they will look at that too. It takes about 2 and a half hours if I remember right... Jeff, Terry, Paula... did I live anything out?

thanks. so how much weight have you lost so far. What kinds of food are you eating now?

No, you covered it. I concur on the shampoo, the stuff they had was horrendous, and made my hair look like the bride of Frankenstein. I also brought my own pillow, which really helped, and my own pajamas and slippers. It didn't make it like "home" but it made me feel a little more human. And as Jeff said, there were some days that I didn't want to read or watch TV, and even though I had books and my laptop, I didn't really do any of that. Luckily, it's just a few days, and then you'll be home. Terry

Sounds right to me(from what I remember)(ya know senility IS setting in....LOL) Paula

I'm going to take: chapstick( get 'em out of the avon book for 79 cents and some cool flavors) my own shampoo(travel pack) some hand sanitizer I'm going to take a book with me(just in case I get a chance to read it) my bathrobe and slippers I think thats it. Unless I think of something else before I go. Knowing me, I'll try packing up the whole house..lmao