Hi! My surgery date is November 16

I'm looking for advice on what I should bring with me? I have to travel about 8hours in the car for my surgery and will be staying in a hotel for 3/4 nights. Im not feeling very nervous and would like to be prepared as much as possible.

Hi, I was banded on Nov 2. I would bring soup broth and something to measure it with.

Remember to wait about an hour after the soup to drink water.

Praying for u.

Hi! My surgery date is November 16

I'm looking for advice on what I should bring with me? I have to travel about 8hours in the car for my surgery and will be staying in a hotel for 3/4 nights. Im not feeling very nervous and would like to be prepared as much as possible.

well, comfy clothes to get in and out of quickly and shoes also

i would bring a (heating pad) and some pillows

chapstick (was a lifesaver)

since you will swollen, you will be sipping so bring fluids you like to drink

but the most important thing is bring a positive attitude. you will be well

and you will do just fine. do not over think it or stress out. let the dr's do their thing and you do yours, by resting, taking your meds, stay alert to your body for signs of anything and follow your doctors instructions.

congrats on your upcoming surgery.

Hi! My surgery date is November 16

I'm looking for advice on what I should bring with me? I have to travel about 8hours in the car for my surgery and will be staying in a hotel for 3/4 nights. Im not feeling very nervous and would like to be prepared as much as possible.

Depending on what type of diet your Dr has you on post up.... I would bring those supplies. Its usually clear liquid for the first week but check with his staff. I would also bring Maalox for gas after surgery, pain meds which your Dr prescribed and any other personal items you would normally pack for a trip... make sure you bring comfortable clothes and shoes. As for the hospital... I brought my husband and he carried my identification. The hospital had everything else I needed... water, socks etc.

Bring a positive attitude and a support person. The rest can be taken care of once you are there. You might want to bring some clear liquids if you want things other than plain water... I used Crystal light sticks in the water for variety!

Thank you all! I wouldn't of ever thought to bring a heating pad! Or Chapstick!

I am very blessed to have my parents supporting me with this journey and to have both of them come with me. I'm really looking forward to the healing and a new start. I think for the most part I will just stick with Water and chicken broth, I'm usually a big water drinker. Although I was wondering has the temperature of the fluids affected anyone? Should it be room temp? Or is cold water ok?

Thanks again, everyone!

Cheers, Courtney

Don't forget your positive attitude and new outlook on your life!