What do I bring to the hospital???
Here is what I have. I have my surgery in six weeks, but have been preparing a list. Good luck
Take to Hospital
? Fan (for both cooling & noise)
? Glasses
? Book
? Ear Plugs
? CD Player with Headphones & extra batteries
? Relaxing CD's
? Loose Shorts
? Chapstick - Unflavored
? Toothpaste & toothbrush
? Compression stockings (to prevent blood clots)
? Corn starch - for chaffing
? Money for Newspapers
? Pillow to hold to stomach on ride home from hospital
At Home Preparations
? Clean House - Make it spotless!
? Prepare Bedroom
? Lysol Bathrooms and Kitchen to prevent infection!
? Have some DVD's ready to watch
? Buy some PJ's and a robe
? Fix sofa & recliner for comfort
? Get recipes, make, & freeze in ice cube trays
? Water Plant
Shopping List
? SF Popsicles
? SF Jell-O
? Crystal Lite (no teas)
? Beef & Chicken Broth
? Soups - Clear, not creamy
? Vitamins
? Protein
? Shot glasses - 1 ounce
? Baby spoon and small fork to minimize bite size
? SF syrups
? SF Tang
? SF Kool-Aid
I have some lists on my profile page that might help.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=N1017180811&NoStatic=1
I didn't see "pads" on Bryan's list... hehee
Also, don't pack too much.
I took a robe and toothpaste, shampoo, etc and I didn't use any of it.
The hosp supplied all of it -
make sure that your slippers are the slip on kind - you won't feel like bending over to put them on.
AND THE ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE:
CHAPSTICK!
Your lips will be very dry after your surgery.
Sharon