Hi,

If anyone would like to keep in touch with me for moral support. I am basically on my own here. I am a single mother of a teenager and also living and caring for my elderly father. I don't have many people to help me. I have good friends that are supportive but few can really relate to what this surgery means to me.

I will have my surgery on October 29th. I am on my third day of my liquid diet. So far so good. I am using Fitness Pal to keep track of calories, Protein, and fat each day. I have been a bit hungry, especially when I smell food or see something on tv or in a magazine. The shakes help fill me up at least for a while. I don't like the bitter aftertaste though.

I remember reading somewhere what I need to take to the hospital with me. I can't find it now. Can anyone give me an idea of the most important things I'll need to pack?

The doctor expects me to be discharged on the 31st in the morning. I hope so because there will be chaos in my home without me. LOL

I am a little nervous but very excited. My goal is to lose about 95-100 pounds.

Anyone who'd like to talk, I'm here!

Maribel

Hi Maribel!

You came to the right place for support. Even though I am blessed with a great group of people around me, there is nothing quite like a group of people who know exactly what you are going through.

Here is a link to the "what you need for surgery" post.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

I have found this site to be a god-send and know as my surgery gets closer, I will look to it more and more.

Good luck!!

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If anyone would like to keep in touch with me for moral support. I am basically on my own here. I am a single mother of a teenager and also living and caring for my elderly father. I don't have many people to help me. I have good friends that are supportive but few can really relate to what this surgery means to me.

I will have my surgery on October 29th. I am on my third day of my liquid diet. So far so good. I am using Fitness Pal to keep track of calories, Protein, and fat each day. I have been a bit hungry, especially when I smell food or see something on tv or in a magazine. The shakes help fill me up at least for a while. I don't like the bitter aftertaste though.

I remember reading somewhere what I need to take to the hospital with me. I can't find it now. Can anyone give me an idea of the most important things I'll need to pack?

The doctor expects me to be discharged on the 31st in the morning. I hope so because there will be chaos in my home without me. LOL

I am a little nervous but very excited. My goal is to lose about 95-100 pounds.

Anyone who'd like to talk, I'm here!

Maribel[/quote']

Thank You! I had my pre-admission testing today. Next step is medical clearance from my PCP and that will be next week. It's day 4 of my liwuid diet and I have to say, I'm feeling easily tired and worn out. I think I lost weight already. I will make sure when I visit my PCP. I have a lot to do but I need a nap first, lol.

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If anyone would like to keep in touch with me for moral support. I am basically on my own here. I am a single mother of a teenager and also living and caring for my elderly father. I don't have many people to help me. I have good friends that are supportive but few can really relate to what this surgery means to me.

I will have my surgery on October 29th. I am on my third day of my liquid diet. So far so good. I am using Fitness Pal to keep track of calories, Protein, and fat each day. I have been a bit hungry, especially when I smell food or see something on tv or in a magazine. The shakes help fill me up at least for a while. I don't like the bitter aftertaste though.

I remember reading somewhere what I need to take to the hospital with me. I can't find it now. Can anyone give me an idea of the most important things I'll need to pack?

The doctor expects me to be discharged on the 31st in the morning. I hope so because there will be chaos in my home without me. LOL

I am a little nervous but very excited. My goal is to lose about 95-100 pounds.

Anyone who'd like to talk, I'm here!

Maribel[/quote']

Hi Maribel,

I was just sleeved on the 15th. I packed my Nook (never used it). I packed pj bottoms and didn't need them. I had my phone but I didn't use it until right before I was discharged on Tuesday afternoon. One thing I highly recommend is Chapstick. I definitely used it. I was so nausea when I awoke I really didn't care about anything. I slept and walked.

Good luck.

Hello,

We are neigbors!! i am in Brooklyn, near City Line. I was sleeved on Oct 2. And I am 3 weeks out. I am here for you if you have any questions. As far as what i brougt to the hospital... lets see, just the clothes on my back and my phone. The hospital provided everything else, even my toothbrush. I didnt need chapstick the nurses had mouth swaps for me that kept my mouth moist so i didnt get to the point of chapped lips. Good luck!!!

Went to my PCP today for the final paperwork stage, my medical clearance. It's done! I'm down 8 pounds since the start of my liquid diet which was last Monday, the 15th. I'm excited! Little nervous about the anesthesia because I did take a little longer to be up after a previous surgery I had. I did tell the doctor and anesthesiologist about so hopefully it'll all go smoothly this time.

Thank you all for your replies. Your advice is helpful and the support means a lot.

I am from College Point Queens, I was sleeved on 9/18/2012, and was released on 9/19/2012 in the late afternoon. I really didnt pack anything except clothes...I wasnt in the mood for anything else but sleeping...My Dr also had the staff walk me every 2 hrs to keep me moving around the clock...I was sleeved at mercy medical center.

Brooklyn in da house!! :-)

Syosset, NY here. Sleeved 2/24/12

I am from College Point Queens' date=' I was sleeved on 9/18/2012, and was released on 9/19/2012 in the late afternoon. I really didnt pack anything except clothes...I wasnt in the mood for anything else but sleeping...My Dr also had the staff walk me every 2 hrs to keep me moving around the clock...I was sleeved at mercy medical center.[/quote']

I was sleeved at mercy medical also! They were great! And on point with the walking which really helped a lot.

Hi I'm being sleeved 11/19 in @ Methodist Hosp in Brooklyn. I'm soon to begin packing my Hosp bag. Praying our surgeries go well

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

Hey Mari My name is Ray. I'm from the Bronx. You've come the right place. All ur questions should be answered on here. I was sleeved at Mercy Medical Center on 10/1 by Dr Garber. I'm a bit shy of 4 week post op and I feel great. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions. My fitness pal name is urboyp if you want to track eating habits and progress. Take care

Hey nyc ,lol I needed chapstick in the worst way ,that an a charged cell phone other that that get plenty of rest in the hospital an at home .you mayfeel week at first but just follow the Dr orders an you Will be fine.I'm in Harlem an like everyone else I'm also here if you need someone ,which I'm pretty sure you will because no one will fully understand what you are going thru but us.just keep in mind that it will all be worth it

Thanks. I was called in to show up on Mon. 8:30 am and hopefully it won't be cancelled because of the storm. If I don't get a call by Sunday. I'm good to go.

Hey nyc ' date='lol I needed chapstick in the worst way ,that an a charged cell phone other that that get plenty of rest in the hospital an at home .you mayfeel week at first but just follow the Dr orders an you Will be fine.I'm in Harlem an like everyone else I'm also here if you need someone ,which I'm pretty sure you will because no one will fully understand what you are going thru but us.just keep in mind that it will all be worth it <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Hey I'm from BK : ). How was your recovery and weight lost so far?

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY