Question:
Any last second tips/suggestions for packing for hospital?
I am having RNY surgery in the morning. I am packing and would love any tips/suggestions that you would be willing to share with me...also, any tips/suggestions for the big day and the days in the hospital...I thank you so much! Lisa CW230/GW150. — Lisa Friday (posted on October 22, 2009)
October 22, 2009
honestly, I packed a book and a crossword and some other stuff for my
surgery and I never got to them. I took my binder with all my weight loss
info given to my by my surgeon and a new journal and other than watching a
little bit of tv, I didn't do much besides walk around my room, the halls
and sleep. I journalled my last day there, I really recommend journalling
if you enjoy that type of thing. I'm glad I did and I'm only 4.5 months
out. dont forget your toothbrush and deoderant :) good luck, you'll do
great!
— Crissy G.
October 22, 2009
If all goes well with your surgery, you could be out the next day. I was.
I was taking my liquids fine, walking, not a problem. So they sent me home,
they said they couldn't do anything for me except the morphine pump, so I
took one last dose of that for the road, but do bring a pillow to put over
your stomach for the pot holes in the road. That hurts. Hopefully your
driver can avoid them, sometimes you don't see them. so sit with the
pillow over your abdomen. You might not be there long enough but to eat,
sleep and walk. I wanted to go home, I was in the room with an elderly
lady that was very vocal and had the heater up to 85 degrees. I couldn't
wait to go home. Hospital care was great, I would have loved to stay.
Best wishes to you and don't forget your pillow. You will thank me later.
LOL
— Kristy
October 22, 2009
Toothbrush/paste, deodorant, hairbrush, comfy clothes to wear home (I wore
loose to the hospital), small pillow to hold over your tummy for breathing
exercises and the ride home. They gave me nonskid socks and I wore their
beautiful gown cuz I didn't want to mess mine up. You'll be sleeping a lot
when you're not walking. I had my tv on, but couldn't tell you what was on.
Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey. See ya on the loser's bench.
— flybaby46
October 22, 2009
Try not to worry to much! I had braced myself for a MUCH worse experience
than what my surgery turned out to be. THANK GOD! I hope that the same
holds true for you. :) The way I look at this......as everything else in
my life...I prepare myself for the worst, but hope for the best. In the
case of MY surgery...I was one of the lucky ones. I was even able to drive
4 days post op! (Shhh...don't tell my docs that) And that doesn't mean
that everyone should do that, either. Ohhhh, I've told on myself...I'm
such a bad girl! lol Good luck and God bless!
— PaulaJ
October 22, 2009
Good info here already. I definitely had a dry mouth while they withheld
liquids, so a mild mouthwash and LIP BALM were my best friends. Good luck
to you!
— anew42009
October 22, 2009
Congratulations - you will be in my prayers. Slippers that are comfy for
walking were key - the more I walked, the better I felt. I agree with the
toothbrush, etc., and if you use a CPAP - don't forget to bring it (at
least my hospital wanted me to have mine).
— ericahamel
October 22, 2009
I brought my music with me and a set of headphones. I find that praise and
worship music comforts me and gives me joy. Congratulations on your
upcoming surgery. God Bless.
— KimM
October 23, 2009
This isn't for the hospital, but a God-send when you get back home: a
magic bullet from Walmart. It's a small blender that can puree your food
for that part of the diet or mix up your protein shakes. Seven months out
and I still use mine every day for shakes.
— jtoothman
October 23, 2009
I just got home from the hospital, and I forgot my own pillow and phone
charger. So my advice is, make sure if it your special things. you come
home with them. My friends packed me up, so I guess that they thought my
white pillow belonged to the hospital. Good luck and may God be with you.
— Kelly M.
October 23, 2009
CHAPSTICK! trust me you will need it.also your laptop because the nights
are longer than any you know.search-a-words are fun in the middle of the
night..lol..best wishes!
— carolyn1970
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