Question:
What should I bring to the hospital

I saw a list the other day, but I can't find it again. Help    — mousercat (posted on September 11, 2008)

September 11, 2008
I took socks to keep my feet warm and elastic waist shorts so my butt didnt hang out in the hospital gown. That was it, and actually I didnt even use my socks, they gave me some with grips on the bottom so I could walk around without falling.
   — mommymonfort

September 11, 2008
I'm 2 weeks out yesterday and I took way too much with me. The only things I would take now if I had to do it again would be, my own pillows, chap stick, my mp3 player, house shoes to wear home, a brush and hair tie and deorderant. I wore home the same outfit I wore there. Thats the only things I used. Hope this helps!
   — Jennifer B.

September 12, 2008
Here is the list once more for those who need it. I'm Happy to help in any way I can. This list is for those who are stay in for a few day. Lap band go home the same day, (most likely) shampoo/comditioner Blow dryer Hair brush Make-up Face cleanser Moisturizing cream Glasses/contact items deodaorant lip balm Medication you have been taking and been approved by the surgeion and the anesthesiologist to continue ( medicare will not pay for in hospital med's if you already have them, only new one will they pay for) plastic reacher for reaching item to far away slippers Robe loose fitting underwear going home outfit- LOOSE journal to record your journey phone book for calling family and friends to help pass the time (they never hear of cell phones when making this list, lol) walkman/radio with headphones - tapes or CD's ( I'm taking my DVD player to watch movies I've not had time to watch so far) pillow for underneath the seatbelt for the ride home from the hospital ( and use in the hospital, Have you seen their pillow, uch) any other item or items you feel will help ease this transformation. Here is the list provided to me by my doctor's office, He is great,
   — LBowker

September 12, 2008
PAT! First congratulations!! I know you are getting really excited and nervous (it's all normal). A list of what I took to the hospital and used is below: 1. light bathrobe 2. undies 3. socks 4. tennis shoes (for walking. don't walk in slippers or slipper socks, no support - I ended up with shin splints very bad doing it - use your tennis shoes! 5. iPod or MP3 player of some sort 6. cell phone 7. word search (keep your mind sharp) w/pencil or pen 8. tooth brush/paste 9. hair brush 10. deodorant 11. baby powder/bath spray or something to "freshen up" 12. feminine supplies (a lot of women start their period while in the hospital - I've been on depo shot for 15+ years and DON'T have periods - but I packed them anyway - started the day I left the hospital. glad I listened. 13. OPTIONAL: magazine - nothing too heavy - something like Us or Entertainment driven small, articles - blurbs. You won't be able to concentrate on a full fledged book. That's about it. That's all I needed and I was comfortable and good the whole time.
   — jammerz