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Oh boy, the time has come I will have my procedure done on the 19th of April. Of course its all I can think about, and I have a few questions. First, what should I bring to the hospital? Can you get out of bed right away? I will be sent home with a drain. What is that like? I'm sure I will think of many more questions as the days go by. I just started my liquid preop diet. So far so good. Any input would be much, much appreciated.

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Can't speak about VSG, but slippers, a dressing gown, toiletries and a pill crusher are the basics. I was too sleepy in the days after surgery to want to read much. If you get Nexium, then a pill crusher's really useful as otherwise you have to grind the pill with your teeth and it tastes gross and you have to go brush your teeth as soon as you've got out everything you can LOL! tongue.gif

Low cut bottoms and a bra with a narrow strap between the cups will help avoid your incisions (assuming they're placed similarly to GPS - maybe some VSGers can pipe in).

All the best for next week and a speedy recovery!! smile.gif

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Can't speak about VSG, but slippers, a dressing gown, toiletries and a pill crusher are the basics. I was too sleepy in the days after surgery to want to read much. If you get Nexium, then a pill crusher's really useful as otherwise you have to grind the pill with your teeth and it tastes gross and you have to go brush your teeth as soon as you've got out everything you can LOL! tongue.gif

Low cut bottoms and a bra with a narrow strap between the cups will help avoid your incisions (assuming they're placed similarly to GPS - maybe some VSGers can pipe in).

All the best for next week and a speedy recovery!! smile.gif

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Bring:

small pillow for traveling home

lip balm

Ipod

phone and charger

Brought but did not use:

heating pad

make up

pajamas

lap top

Gas-x strips

Listerine breath strips

I hope this helps!

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