What to take to the hospital and what to have at home

Hi everyone, I'm getting nervous as I will  be having my surgery very soon. Is there anything special that you would suggest taking to the hospital ? Also is there anything that you can think of to have on hand in the house for coming home? I need to prepare as much as possible( I have four kids and they are keeping me VERY busy!) any tips.ideas,suggestions would be helpful.I will be having RNY done~ Thanks! Amy

Hello,

As far as what to take to the hospital, I wouldn't take to much, most hospitals can and will get what you might need:

Chap stick,
Toothbrush/paste,
slippers,
pillow (if you have a favorite one),
wear loose clothing there and you can wear the same ones home.

Here is a list of the liquids I was allowed to have, I got it from my nut at Barix, my notes are in the ( ), (liquids are considered anything that will melt at body temp, as per my nut, might want to check with yours to be sure though)

I only bought 1 or 2 cans/packages of each item at first, I didn't want to have tons left, remember a little will go a long way with you after surgery.

Full Liquids:

Beef, chicken or veggie broth, canned, powdered, bullion or in the box ( I liked the boxed ones best, better taste)
Decaf teas, coffees
All Crystal Light or store brand equvliant
SF Jellos
SF kool aid, Lemonaid
SF Popsicles
SF Fudgecicles
SF chewable vitamins
Skim milk
Protein powders, RTD,
2 grams or less of added sugar Yogart, smooth, no sugar added, suggesting: Dannon light n fit, Dannon light n fit with fiber, Dannon light n fit creamy, Dannon light n fit smoothie, Blue bunny light 85, Blue bunny light 85 smoothie, Blue bunny carb freedom, Blue bunny carb freedom smoothie, Activia light.

No sugar added Juices 100%, including veggie or citrus ( fruit juices I diluted 50/50)

No sugar added Hot cocoa mixes (swiss mix makes this)

SF puddings

Soups, blended and strained, avoid tomato, sugar content is to high( I had the regular soups, always checking the sugar first, I'd blend it in my magic bullett then heat up, it was my life saver through this stage!)

Suggestion of ingredients to have on hand:

Splenda
Fresh, canned or Frozen fruits, no sugar added
Cool whip lite or cool whip free
Cottage cheese
peanut butter (simply jiff is a good choice)
Orance juice 100%
Yogarts, unflavored
SF General Foods International Coffee
Crystal Light SF or no sugar added chocolate syrup
Nestle quik no sugar added

Non-Food items you might consider:

Blender or magic bullet
Fine mesh strainer
baby spoons (walmart has 16 count pack of disposable/reusuable spoons for $2.50)
4 oz containers(walmart has the rubermaid ones for a couple of dollars I still use these at 7 months out!)

I hope thses ideas help you out, I bought just a can or container of a few things to see what I liked and could tolerate. Eventually trying them all.

Thanks sooooooo much that is great! I met with my Barix nut today~and she had some suggestions also~many just like yours~ Thanks so much! Amy