What Didnt You Use That You Brought For Yourgastric Sleeve Surgery Hospital Stay?

[jasleeve 440]

really no wifi? mine has wifi. if my tv was free, i wouldve left my laptop home but unfortunately its not. :/

I lugged my lap top to the hospital and didn't use it. There was no wifi in the hospital and I was napping so much that I didn't need it. Less is more.

[UXgrrl 29]

@jasleeve, your list sounds exactly like mine. You may or may not be allowed to use the Gas-X. I think it's a freakin' lifesaver, and I took mine anyway even though the nurse said no, because I didn't want to wait for the hospital pharmacist to prescribe something else for me (and charge me).

I took my laptop and ended up using it quite a bit on the day after surgery and the day after that. In fact, the warm laptop on my sore belly felt kind of nice . I used it to video chat with my family and small kids, and IM my friends. I'm not a huge fan of television so that was my preferred entertainment.

I also brought along a cross-stitch project but didn't do anything with it.

I brought along two "loungewear" outfits to change into once I was allowed to shower -- it did a lot to make me feel more human. I wore the comfy stuff I went to the hospital in when I was discharged. And yes, I agree, the chapstick is ESSENTIAL. I had this tasty raspberry-lemonade flavor that I really enjoyed.

[Denise's New Life 43]

Hello,

One thing not metioned here is a battery power fan. I took one and used it. My hospital said they would have to inspect a plug in one and the fan was my lifesaver. Hospitals can be hot and it was very cooling and soothing for me.

good Luck on your sleeve

[DebiC 181]

The only thing on your list I did use was the toothbrush!

I was so out of it from the anesthesia I did nothing but sleep. I don't know how long you have to stay. I had surgery at 2 in the afternoon and went home before noon the next day.

I was never fully awake the first day and spent most of the next getting ready to go home.

Like you I wore the clothes there I planned to wear home (brought clean underwear).

Fortunately I never had gas so I didn't need my Gas-X.

Good Luck. And remember the less you take the less you have to lug back home!

[Ian 3]

I didn't even use my laptop, spent most of my time sleeping.< /p>

[Lissa 2,631]

I took my own robe, my iPhone, my Bipap machine, a book, my nook reader, and a brush. I didn't pick up the Nook, fought the bi-pap all night long, so didn't really use it, never opened the book. I used the hospital's gown, my phone and my robe. I also took a cape because I was always cold anyway, and it worked better for me than the hospital blankets.

I was ticked at myself that I had to lug all that stuff back home. I spent my first day in pain and not quite with it, quit taking pain meds that night, and spent most of the next day doing laps in the hospital. I don't remember turning on the television, although it was on most of the time I was there. I didn't watch it, though.

[jasleeve 440]

im staying for 3 days, 2nights

The only thing on your list I did use was the toothbrush!

I was so out of it from the anesthesia I did nothing but sleep. I don't know how long you have to stay. I had surgery at 2 in the afternoon and went home before noon the next day.

I was never fully awake the first day and spent most of the next getting ready to go home.

Like you I wore the clothes there I planned to wear home (brought clean underwear).

Fortunately I never had gas so I didn't need my Gas-X.

Good Luck. And remember the less you take the less you have to lug back home!

[jasleeve 440]

i never asked if they allowed it but i guess wewill see :/

@jasleeve, your list sounds exactly like mine. You may or may not be allowed to use the Gas-X. I think it's a freakin' lifesaver, and I took mine anyway even though the nurse said no, because I didn't want to wait for the hospital pharmacist to prescribe something else for me (and charge me).

I took my laptop and ended up using it quite a bit on the day after surgery and the day after that. In fact, the warm laptop on my sore belly felt kind of nice . I used it to video chat with my family and small kids, and IM my friends. I'm not a huge fan of television so that was my preferred entertainment.

I also brought along a cross-stitch project but didn't do anything with it.

I brought along two "loungewear" outfits to change into once I was allowed to shower -- it did a lot to make me feel more human. I wore the comfy stuff I went to the hospital in when I was discharged. And yes, I agree, the chapstick is ESSENTIAL. I had this tasty raspberry-lemonade flavor that I really enjoyed.

[jasleeve 440]

i was thinking that they might not let me use my extension cord but if they dont, ill just use my laptop to charge my phone

Hello,

One thing not metioned here is a battery power fan. I took one and used it. My hospital said they would have to inspect a plug in one and the fan was my lifesaver. Hospitals can be hot and it was very cooling and soothing for me.

good Luck on your sleeve

[jasleeve 440]

it mustve sucked to carry things u never used

I took my own robe, my iPhone, my Bipap machine, a book, my nook reader, and a brush. I didn't pick up the Nook, fought the bi-pap all night long, so didn't really use it, never opened the book. I used the hospital's gown, my phone and my robe. I also took a cape because I was always cold anyway, and it worked better for me than the hospital blankets.

I was ticked at myself that I had to lug all that stuff back home. I spent my first day in pain and not quite with it, quit taking pain meds that night, and spent most of the next day doing laps in the hospital. I don't remember turning on the television, although it was on most of the time I was there. I didn't watch it, though.

[illgeturhairdid 176]

I spent most of my time sleeping. Like you I did not want to pay for TV. I didn't end up watching anything on my laptop, but it was easy to keep in touch with people who were wondering how I was doing. I brought a night gown of my own just to help me feel more normal, and I'm glad that I did. I also brought my Kindle but didn't end up using it at all.

Good luck to you!! It's so close!

[jasleeve 440]

yes, very close! i cant believe it! lol.

I spent most of my time sleeping. Like you I did not want to pay for TV. I didn't end up watching anything on my laptop, but it was easy to keep in touch with people who were wondering how I was doing. I brought a night gown of my own just to help me feel more normal, and I'm glad that I did. I also brought my Kindle but didn't end up using it at all.

Good luck to you!! It's so close!

[Roxyrooster 9]

Hi,

The things I used were; toothbrush and mouth wash-- cotton mouth was horrible.

ipod w/relaxing music to drown out noisy nurses and machines.

a small pillow to press on stomach when getting out of bed.

Good Luck! You'll do great!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

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[Indymom 132]

I took very little - toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and deodorant. I had my cell phone and work blackberry (and chargers) but used them rarely. I had TV in my room and usually had it on, but I honestly slept most of the time that I wasn't walking or seeing visitors.