SURGERY NOV 5th
hello everyone!! As my surgery date approaches, I'm having surgery with Dr..McLean Morristown. I'm getting more nervous every second!! But I am excited to begin my new journey! My question is.... what were some items that were life savers for the first month after your surgery? Items like food, drinks, heating pads, gas-x Anything! ? Thanks in advanced!!
Congratulations! Copy and pasted from a recent post:
- Crystal Light - various flavors. My number one...
- Sugar free popsicles were a must have for me. Popsicle brand only (store brands like Kroger/Publix are sweetened with sorbitol and did a number on my stomach).
- A step-stool to get up and in to my bed
- Miralax
- Ready to drink protein shakes in a few different flavors
- Plastic 3 oz cups to pour shakes in to (so that I could refrigerate the rest until ready)
- Dannon Lite & Fit protein yogurt (no fruit) - check w/your plan on when this is ok
- Various broths
- A white noise machine in the hospital since I was right outside the nurse's station
- Pads/tampons (There are a few of us that started periods that weren't due...I wasn't due for 2 weeks)
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Way To Go! Here are some suggestions...
Weight Loss Surgery Hospital Stay: What To Pack
One of the most common questions pre-op weight loss surgery patients ask OH post-ops is: "What should I pack for my hospital stay
Here is a list of some of the most recommended suggestions:
Loose fitting clothes for the ride home (You may be a little swollen!)
A pillow (To put over your stomach so that you can put your seat belt on after surgery, to place over your stomach when you need to cough)
ChapStick
Front zip sports bra
A list of your medicines
Open back Slippers (non-slip)
iPod with headphones (or something to listen to during your recovery)
A loose house robe to go around your hospital gown
A good book
Lotion
Water bottle for the ride home
Personal toiletries-toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, lotion, hairbrush, make-up and deodorant
Earplugs (In case your roomie snores!)
Insurance card
Biotene mouth spray (For dry mouth)
Cell phone and charger
Gas-X
Baby wipes
Hair band
A camera to take before pictures
Extra underwear
CPAP machine if you use one
Reading glasses or prescription glasses
Favorite photos that will comfort you
Laptop or E-reader device
Of all the items in the list above, ChapStick is a must according to many WLS post-ops. You should leave your jewelery and other expensive items at home. Bringing a Laptop, iPod, and other electronics is usually not encouraged and many post-ops have commented that they were too sleepy and too busy walking to want to read, check email, and do other activities that don't involve personal care.
WLS post-ops - Is there anything you would add to this list?
Regards,
Kathy
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
