Surgery on Tuesday 01/25/2011

Hello OH fam, I'm so full of mixed emotion i could burst, but one I'm glad i don't feel is regret! I'm excited about my future and a new healthy way of life. I'm nervous about surgery itself & the pain i may feel. I'm a little sad knowing my best friend wont be there to comfort me(food) but I'm not considering it a breakup but a renewing of our relationship.
I'm starting to pack my hospital bag, I was wondering if ya'll had any must haves i should add to my list. Those who know, please pray may strength & a quick pain free recovery in this journey.

Thanks & God Bless,
Danielle

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.   Wishing you and uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. It is normal to have mixed emotions.  But know that you have made the best decision for you and you are going to do great. i will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  Please post an update as soon as you can when you are back home.

Must haves:

Your own tooth brush,
toothpaste
comb,
Hair brush,
Soap,
Deoderant,
If you are allergic to commercial detergent then your own towels and wash clothes ( I aways have to bring my own and ask for linens that are not washed with that detergent) I break out bad.
A good book to read if you are up to it or magazines (I took mine and I didn't read not one time!)
Your comfty pillow
Bathrobe (to cover your hiney when you are walking down the halls)
Chapstick your lips and mouth will be very dry
Ipod, mp3 player
Cell phone and charger (couldn't live without that) lol
Comfty elastic waistband pants to go home and a sweatshirt so you don't have to worry about wearing a bra.  Mine bothered me.

All the best!

Cira

Good luck !  I wish you an uneventful surgery & a smooth recovery !

                                                                                     Julie

Thank you so much! the list is a huge help. Im ready!!!!  

I am glad it helped!  Congrats just a few more days and we I will be welcoming you to the loser's bench!  make sure to update us on how everything went for you.

Take care!

Cira

Just wanted to say congrats and my thoughts will be with you as I also will be having surgery Jan 25th.