Vsg Doll

Awwww LilMissDiva your post totally made me smile!!! Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I cant wait to be on the losers side of the bench. I love these boards and great people like you on them!!!

Dont be bummed, 77lbs in 4 months is an amazing accomplishment. Celebrate every single pound because you worked for that. Everyones story is differnt. I wish i could lose 77lbs in 4 months. Congrats!!!

I'm still Pre-Op but this is a list of the items I am planning to take with me to the Hospital.

1. Insurance card and I.D
2. Cell Phone/Charger/Phone Cards
3. Toothbrush/Toothpaste
4.Deodorant
5.Lotion
6.Lip-gloss (non petroleum based, its flammable and if you are on oxygen its not a good idea)
7.Brush/Comb
8.Hair Clips/ rubber band/headscarf
9.Nightgown (may be difficult with Iv's)/Loose Clothing
10.Slippers
11.Robe
12. Notebook (if you document through journaling)
13.Pillow/Neck Pillow
14.Pads/Tampons (most women get their period right after surgery)
15.Baby Wipes (to help freshen up)
16.Gas-x Thin Strips/Baby Mylecon drops (ask your doctor)
17.Sleep Mask/Earplugs
18.Oasis Dry Mouth Spray
19.Sugar free sweetener/Caffeine Free Tea Bags
20.Small Extension Cord

seems like alot but it will probably fit into a regular sized back pack. Hope this helps anyone that is preop!!!

Hello marVal,
I am now 3 weeks out and getting a bad taste of acid reflux also. Today, I can upon a solution that works like a charm.
2 tablespoon of Applecider Vinager mixed with 8 oz of Water.
*note: it will make you PB or throw up if the is too much blockage in your throat, but it will balance the acid out in your stomach/throat.
I did it today and it took less than 45secs to work. I had been PB for like 6 or more hours. I went to work and had to leave because it was coming up every 5 sec. But I did my research before I left, and tried t when I got home. Worked beyond belief.
Take care