Question:
What should be on my Post-Op Checklist for Lap RNY?

Thank you to all that have responded to my previous post regarding how WLS has unexpectedly changed your life . Now I guess the next thing to ask you is; what do you recommend I take along for my post op hospital stay? I have heard that a fan and chapstick are helpful. What else? What should I have prepared or on hand when I finally return home? I will be having lap RNY, in case that matters for your input.    — frothiebarwench (posted on February 6, 2007)

February 6, 2007
Take something to do - hospitals are very boring, andyou cannot walk ALL the time. Books, crossword puzzle bokks, magazines, needlework, anything you like to do. A comfortable robe is nice so you are covered up. Your own slippers. Your cpap machine, if you have one. As for what you should have when you get home, get a list of foods you can eat from your docotr. Probably liquids for the first month or so. Protein mix, pudding, popsicles, jello mix.
   — Novashannon

February 7, 2007
Hi Debbie I was kinda thinking the same thing. My surgery is schedualed for mon the 12th and I dont know what to pack Im having lap band and go in on mon and am home on tues. I had pre op yesterday and they said to wear loose clothing when I come in then they'll give me a gown to put on. I had a robe and as far as slippers Im very clumsy with the ones I have so I borrowed socks from my dad that has the slippy things on the bottom. If you have any ideas let me know and vise versa. I go to the surgeon tomorrow for my final appointment before surgery so If I get any ideas I'll let ya know. Christina
   — MOMTOTWOSONS

February 7, 2007
I'm 2 weeks post op, I live in NM and had to go to TX for a week. I took the needle work and puzzles and things like that but what was the most helpful was lots of pillows to be comfortable, and warm clothes, I was very cold after.
   — bldutcher