Portsmouth hospital

For those who went to Portsmouth, and anyone who cares to chime in for that matter, what should I bring to the hospital? I'm thinking just my cellphone and chapstick. Slippers, wear the same sweats home that I wear in. I know I am supposed to get some info about this Monday, but I am shopping today.Anything they did not provide you wish you had??  Thanks!  Cindy

I haven't had mine yet...but you must be getting so excited that it's coming so soon! I love reading your posts, as it helps keep me centered and focusing on my goal. :) 

Congrats! I can't wait to hear from you on the other side! 

I am VERY excited!! The day I got the call my hands were shaking and I thought I was going to throw up!  I expect more feelings like that as the day gets closer. I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 a.m., so that is good. I won't have all day to think about it and if I get to bad they can give me something!  Do you have a date yet? Have you done all the classes and stuff?  Cindy

Knowing me I would probably be up at 4:30 pacing!! I hear they are good about giving you anti-anxiety stuff..so I'm planning on that knowing what a wreck I will be. I don't take change well, but I know this is what is right for me. : ) 

I don't have my date yet. I have my last class with Jeff this coming Wednesday and then one appt with the Nutrionist left than I'm done. My next appt with Nancy is on March 3rd and I'm hoping to have the last bit of weight lost by then so that I can start my meetings with the surgeon. I'm utimately hoping for a date the end of April, beginning of May.

I'm so ready to be on the other side it's not funny. If I had my way I would have already had the surgery!

Sarah

At night I wished I'd had some ear plugs. There are lots of unfamiliar noises in a hospital - not to mention there was a noisy older man (not a bariatric patient) in the room next to mine. Now that it's winter and with heat running a lot you might also want some lotion if you have dry skin.

Good to know!  I have VERY dry skin!  Thanks!  Cindy

you must be the 2nd surgery of the day... i had to be there at 5:45
i would bring a book or a i pod or something to keep your attention
dave

Hi Dave!  Ok, good to know. How are you feeling? Everyday getting better? Love to hear how it's going!  Cindy

Take chapstick, too.  My lips were so dry all the time.

What about shower stuff? will I be able to take a shower while I am there? will I WANT to take a shower while I am there??  Cindy