Question:
I am having LAP-RNY, for you that have this, what do I need to bring to the hospital

that would have made your stay alittle better, I just want to be prepared and have my family prepared. One lady told me to take baby wipes for the diarrhea, and chap stick for dry lips after surgery...anything else anyone can think of! Thanks!!    — Sarah J. (posted on October 25, 2003)

October 25, 2003
All I took was chapstick, couple pairs of underware, something lose to wear home and an electronic hand held game. I could not focus enough to play the game, but the rest of the stuff I used. Some people do say to bring tongs to help you wipe, I am lucky I did not need those. I did not have a bowel movement till ten days after surgery. Good luck! :)
   — TheresaC

October 25, 2003
Diarrhea? I didn't have a BM until 2 weeks after my open RNY...JR
   — John Rushton

October 25, 2003
Sarah, I brought a whole bag of stuff..books, tolietries, jammies, shorts (to cover myself when walking the halls) socks and underwear. Here is what I used.....Shorts!! That's it. You can wear comfy clothes to the hospital, which can be the same ones you will wear home. My hospital had all the tolietries I needed. I never even thought about the books. Chapstick seems like a good idea although it was my mouth that was super dry after surgery, not really my lips, and the nurse gave me this cool mint flavored sponge to swab my mouth and lips with. Also they have vaseline if you forget your chapstick. Good luck and wishes for a speedy recovery!
   — Michelle B.

October 25, 2003
The things I REALLY used were... the flushable wipes, tongs (because you can't really twist around to wipe yourself), slippers (the kind you can just slide into without bending over), my own maxi pads (I spotted a little for a couple days and the maxies the hospital provided are like the ones in the 1950's), warm socks (I never had cold feet until the very day I had this surgery) and last but not least was my clip on fan that I clipped to the side rail of my hospital bed. I hope that helps.
   — Laurel C.

October 25, 2003
Depends on how long you'll be in the hospital. Most lap-bands in CA go home the same day. Bring a change of clothes in case, bring toiletries in case, bring your pillow in case. Otherwise, you don't really care, you're sleeping, and you can't wait to get home.
   — sandieguy

October 25, 2003
I meant RNY's,sorry.
   — sandieguy

October 25, 2003
Hi, Sarah: I'll tell you what I actually USED in the hospital: My brush and pick, my phone book, my hand lotion, my own soap, shampoo and conditioner (I have sensitive skin and have to be careful what I use), toothbrush & toothpaste, my own pillow, clean undies, a duster-type gown to wear home, and lip balm. I didn't have a bm until I came home on the 3rd day. The things listed were what I actually used. <p>I overpacked, because I didn't need my robe (wasn't cold), didn't need my slippers; they provided Ted hose and Slipper Socks, I didn't need a fan; the room was cool enough and they have fans at the hospital I stayed in.
   — Moysa B.

October 26, 2003
I brought a lot of stuff to the hospital that I never used. What I needed was my toothbrush, hairbrush, chapstick, clothes that I wore I also wore home. I didn't really need much since the hospital provided it all. I do know that your own towel for after you are allowed to shower would be helpful otherwise you could need some help since theirs are really small! That about it. 6/27/03 292/214/172
   — horserider0146