My name is Dana and I've been to my informational meeting and have my first appt with the surgeon next week. I've been doing TONS of research and reading posts and know more about my insurance company than I want to ever know!!! I'm leaning towards having the sleeve vs the bybass at this point, but that may change. I know every hospital and surgeons are different, but was just wondering about what I would need at the hospital? I know it's a long way off, but I like to be prepared!! Should I even worry with my own gowns? Robes?

I hope to become a fixture on these message boards as I'm very determined to take back my life through this!!

Sounds like u r ready

I only stayed at the hospital for one night and what I really used was pants, after i was up and about I put loose pants on and was so happy. You also walk around so the pants come in handy. Also socks or slippers, and a hair clip and head band. I didn't take a shower at the hospital so my hair looked crazy and it helped me feel better to put it back. I could have stayed 2 nights and looking back maybe I should have, my first day and night home were the worst one, I was so nauseous and felt horrible...7mths out now and it is the best decision I ever made !!

Thanks so much! At the meeting, they said they keep you at least 2 days. I only stayed in the hospital 2 days after having my c-section and looking back, should have stayed the extra night!!