Question:
What to bring to the hospital

I'm having surgery in ng what I should pack fless than three weeks and am wonor the hospital to make my stay more comfortable. Also wondering what kind of help I will need when I get home. Any sugesstions are greatly appreciated. Thank You all.    — butterflygirl72 (posted on December 31, 2008)

December 31, 2008
I brought a short, warm robe that opens all the way to the bottom and found that to be the most valuable thing. Nice for walking the halls, which you should do often. A comfortable (LOOSE) outfit to go home in is important too. Beyond a toothbrush, hairbrush and whatever toiletries you normally use, you won't need anything else, and you won't be feeling up to using stuff like makeup and so forth. Good luck and welcome in advance to a whole new way of life!
   — Shirley D.

December 31, 2008
chap stick,pads if your not comfortable with the hospitals(usually bleed after any surgery) and deodorant, other than that, whatever you want to make yourself feel better...
   — chas1980

December 31, 2008
I would pack loose fitting, comfortable clothes that button or snap. Also books to read or letter writing, journal writing materials. Things you can do that you might not have time to do such as catch up with friends and family and so forth. As far as help when you get home, a family member or friend to help; possibly medical professionals if you have insurance coverage for it. Good Luck and God Bless, vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 31, 2008
I just had lap rny on Dec.9. I wore a loose sweatsuit to the hospital and wore the same outfit home. I packed a robe and nightie but didn't use either. A hairbrush, chapstick and deoderant were all I needed-the hosp. supplied toothbrush. I was too sleepy (and drugged?) to read a book-so didn't bring one. I took 2 weeks off work right before my Christmas break(I am a teacher) so I had a total of 4 weeks to recover! I had a friend come and stay with me the first day I got home and after that I was on my own because I felt good and have had no complications. I feel I could have gone back to work ina week to 10 days. Started getting stir crazy!
   — Kristi K.

December 31, 2008
it totaly depends on what kind of surgery your having a lap band goes home faster than a RNY. I had a RNY and I took just about everthing that the other alread mentioned plus my lap top. I keep track of what they feed me and how much I walked and who was who. Doctor's, nurses, so on for my scrapbook. I started a new scrap book called, "journey into my new life" and I made little people to repesent all the dotors and nusces that help in the surgery and on the floor I was on. Than I went back after about a week and looked them up and had them sign their doll, it was great fun and they all loved my book. Keep your mind busy and don't worry about anything that was a great help to me. GOD BLESS and good luck
   — LBowker