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You will have an IV while you are there, so plan to enjoy rocking a hospital gown. Take two or three pairs of pannies, maybe a robe, and a comfy outfit to wear home. I took basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, deo., lotion, Chapstick, Shampoo and conditioner and a brush. If your hair is long, then a ponytail holder. Take books or a tablet, most hospitals have wifi, cell phone and don't forget chargers. Also, some slip on shoes are great and some socks. Good luck! I was sleeved on August 28th and have lost a total of 22 pounds, 10 from five day preop. I am so happy I did the sleeve! ZERO regrets other than should have done it sooner! I only spent two nights in the hospital and was up walking the afternoon of surgery.

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Dont forget a pillow for the ride home. hold pillow against stomach when going over the bumps in the road!

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I took a change of clothes, cell phone, charger, toothbrush, and tooth paste. I only took the phone so I could talk to my kids. I mostly slept so I didn't need anything else. I didn't even watch TV.

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Oh yeah, I live 8 miles from the hospital so my hubby could easliy bring anything I needed.

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I had nausea the first two nights. They put some meds in my IV to help.

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Having chapstick and hand lotion was crucial for me. For some reason I was dry and dehydrated, so I agree with all the other posters yet want to emphasize the sanity-saving packing hint of CHAPSTICK.

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Chapstick,hand lotion and extension cord for your phone...or whatever you need to charge...slippers if you don't like socks

Extension cord AND ur phone charger! If u want ur phone to reach ur bed. there are not to many plugs close to ur bed! Even the nurses thought that was a good idea.

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This is great information! I, too, am having surgery on Wednesday and already want to start packing my bag! An extension cord is a great idea! Thank you!!!

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Hello everyone I am packing now! My surgery is 730 on Monday morning. The extension cord is a very helpful tip I would have never thought of it

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