Question:
me too ...WHAT TO TAKE TO HOSP

i'm to have my wls on april17th with DR RODRIGUEZ...    — brenda F. (posted on March 5, 2006)

March 5, 2006
I was only at the hospital for 55 hrs...but the one and only thing I used that I took with me was Lip Balm..I took a book and some other things..but used none of it.. make sure you have some BAGGY clothes to wear home.. I had a big pair of sweat pants and a baggy T-shirt..you wont want anything that buttons or zips..trust me.. and GOOD LUCK you will be so amazed with yourself soon.. Julie
   — Julie D.

March 5, 2006
I took a robe and slippers cause they want you up and walking ASAP, if you are having open it is quite hard to reach down front when you pee (to wipe) someone recommended a wooden spoon to wrap your toilet paper around for a little extra hand up.Lip balm is a must because you get quite parched. Good Luck it is an awesome journey. Pam
   — sunnie

March 6, 2006
I agree -lip balm and those little breath strips too because you won't be allowed to drink anything after surgery til they check your pouch for leaks - your mouth gets sooooo dry...They brought me those glycerin oral swabs with a cold glass of water to dip them in- I'd swipe/swab out my mouth and gums etc and it made all the difference in the world... everything you need otherwise the hospital will provide-- they'll give you a big ol gown to wear backwards for a robe if they don't have any robes to fit and those socks with the non skip strips on them too plus all the toiletries too - if you wear dentures you may want to bring a couple tablets for them and possibly something to read oh and ask ahead about if there's a cost for your tv service, our hospital charged $5.00 a day cash for anything beyond the couple channels that the hospital broadcasts on . If possible leave your purse at home ,you won't need a watch either - all the rooms have a wall clock these days.. the minimum of things to bring is best - you only have to carry it back out when you leave and then no worries about it in any way...lol
   — Joyce S.