What all too take????????
As some of you know i was approved for wls surgery,wow still in shock can someone pinch me please,lol.
I meet my surgeon tomorrow and very excited about it.1001 things are going through my mind but there is one that I was wondering if i could get some help from you all.
What do i pack and take to the hospital?
Thank you so very much!!!
All I took was the clothes I was wearing (very comfortable for the ride home) a robe, my toothbrush and deoderant. You will be wearing the latest in hospital fashion for 2 or 3 days and wont need anything else. Of course they always want you to bring ID and your insurance card but that went home with my hubby. No jewelry, he just brought my ring back the next day.
I took my pillow from home...can't sleep without it and was glad I did. I also took some headphones so I could have the TV on at night and not disturb anyone....helped me sleep or kept me occupied when I was awake in the night. They plugged right into the bed. But the best thing I took was a small, tabletop/personal fan. That was a lifesaver. I would get flush and felt like I was burning up, but I wasn't running a fever. I was so glad I had that fan. I don't even know why I thought about packing it. I didn't need the few toiletries I brought. The hospital provided them. I didn't use the robe I brought or the slippers as they gave me slipper socks. I also took my cell phone. It was nice to be able to call my hubby after hours, when I was feeling bad. He was at a nearby hotel and they were strict with visiting hours.
Good luck! Tina
Thank you so much Michelle and chrisina for taking the time to post.I would have never thought of the fan and would have kicked myself as i cant sleep without one.
chrisitna,what hospital did you have surgery at that they had such strict rules that your hubby couldnt be there after hours?wow that seeems odd.
Hi Sandra,
I didn't use most of what I took with me. You may want to take the following items:
1. Chap stick
2. Slip on slippers.
3. Your own pillow
4. Hair brush/comb
5. Tothbrush/paste
6. Pads/tampax
7. A magazine
8. Hand lotion
You may want to take your own robe, I took mine but didn't use it. The IV. and stuff makes it more of a bother than a help. Best wishes on your big day. It will be here before you know it.
God bless you
Annette
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