QUESTION:

"I'm having surgery soon, what will I need for my hospital stay or for shortly after???"

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Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this question comes up here so much - I felt it would be a great idea to start up an official thread. My plan is once I think the list is great enough, I'm going to create a checklist for all the folks out there that will be sleeved shortly and have the above question. Then if you are around long enough and as much as I am, and someone has that question you can just lead them to this thread. Fair enough?

Sometimes it's just nice to have everything all in the same place, kinda following the WalMart rule of thumb. They are very successful, aren't they?

Anyway, please start with your suggestions and I'll get my MSWord fired up. I'll also start with the first suggestion:

Comfy Pajamas, underclothes, and slippers or warm cozy socks...

Hospital Stay Checklist.doc

Hello everyone im Mz. Monroe and I just had my first appointment I guess (pre surgery) I know there is a criteria to (to-do list) before approval. How long does this process take?

The answer is, it depends. It depends on if you're using insurance, if so, they have certain pre-op diet requirements. It depends on how long it takes you to complete your pre-op insurance requirements, which vary from company to company. Your work/school schedule if applicable. If you are a private pay, it can depend on when you have the money gathered up. If you're using insurance, do you have your deductable amount? There are too many variables for anyone to give you a difinitive answer. For some people it only takes 30 days, while others a takes a year.

Hello everyone im new to this site and I have the gastric sleeve on Sept 25. Anyone have other ideas for the liquid diet besides chicken broth. I hate it!

Roxiaa, I'm on the 25th too! Best of luck.

What a great thread. I am going in for my surgery next Monday, September 23 and I didn't have a clue about needing many of these items. One thing is for sure, I will get my GasX strips.

Hello everyone im new to this site and I have the gastric sleeve on Sept 25. Anyone have other ideas for the liquid diet besides chicken broth. I hate it!

I'm on the 24th. I've been told that sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello, G2, mio, etc. are ok. Not much in the way of substance, but don't forget your Protein drinks too!

I'm on the 24th. I've been told that sugar free Popsicles' date=' sugar free Jello, G2, mio, etc. are ok. Not much in the way of substance, but don't forget your Protein drinks too![/quote']

Thanks.

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

Mines is the 16th as well!!

Wow!! Thank you all sooooo much. My surgery is schedufor October 16th 2013..I am sooooo excited to begin living again. I was worrieabout what I should take with me for a 2 ay hospital stay. Thank you all for your suggestions

Gas X strips! You will need them.

I took too much. I did not shower... Did not need hair dryer, shampoo, etc. I left in the same clothes I came in. I wore hospital gown and socks the whole time. Two gowns if I needed one as a robe. I didn't read anything. All I needed: cell phone, tooth brush, paste, hair brush, ID insurance card, credit card, Cpap, glasses, and my pillow from home. Gas x is a god idea but thankfully I did not need. Slip on shoes to leave in are helpful.

And Chapstick

This reminds me that I need to get working on my "healing" playlist.... Three Little Birds...some gentle Marley, Alison Kraus....songs that make me smile.

I'm also getting sleeved on the 16th! I'm nervous & excited to finally be getting the chance to know what it's like to have a life without being overweight, instead of standing on the outside looking in.

is there a PDF of the Final List?

Very helpful thanks all!