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Hi.

My surgery is on Monday morning.

In your experience, what do I need to take along to the hospital?

I should be able to go home the same day, not staying overnight.

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You should be asleep is you have surgery in the morning! Be sure and take a pillow to hold up against your tummy for the ride home. I walked around for days with a pillow pressed up on my tummy. It helps with pain alot. Also I would take some chewable gasX and take some right after surgery.

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Yes - we need these recommendations because neither one of those two things are on the NYU list.

- a robe

- slippers

That was it :smile2:

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Wear something loose fitting like jammies or sweats and slip-on shoes. That is all you need. That is all I took and it worked out great.

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Congratulations on your surgery! Like everyone recommended, just some light sweats and slippers, pillow, and gas x. If you have Asthma, take your inhaler, I forgot mine and needed a couple of breathing treatments after the anesthesia.

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Gas-X Strips definitely! Comfortable PJ pants/comfy shirt. Slippers or flip flops. Maybe a book/iPod whatever if you're one who needs entertainment.

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