Pre-op to do list

[Cami1908 30]

Hello post-oppers. I'm having surgery June 5th. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas to share about what I should be doing now to prepare

1) for my hospital stay and

2) for my first week back when it seems (from checking out others who have recently had surgery) I will be less up and about.

I have no children; just my husband and I at home. I also am an educator so when I go out for surgery on the 5th I'm done going into work until mid-August. Just in case that help someone tailor their tips to me.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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[carmennheartss 1]

Chapstick your lips get MAD dry and.chapped after surgey, I'm a week post up and i find it sooo useful to buy like a container to carry my Water so i can take in fluidss! Goood luckkk!!

Pink Diamonds <3

[ElleG 394]

Grocery shop before you go in so everything is there foe you when you return, fill all prescriptions, LEGGINS were the best thing for me... when I hade to leave the house for doc appointments I didn't want anything buttoned on the belly.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[deaddemmama 474]

Don't overpack for the hospital...I took toiletries my kindle loose clothes to go home in and my phone.

[kellbell5 35]

The best thing I ever took to the hospital with me is my back scratcher! for the hospital I also took my own pillow, toiletries, slippers (for walking the halls), and bath robe. I wore yoga pants, a tshirt and flip flops to the hospital so I could wear them home.

[lirri 40]

I think everyone has covered it.

Toiletries are a must. I felt so much better after I had a shower. I went a full day of walking around before I remembered I had my flip flops. Such a game changer after I could walk around in something besides the booties. A robe would be good, or at least ask them to give you something that works like a robe while you walk around. I brought some loose-fitting knit pants with me to the hospital to wear home. But I ended up calling Will and asked him to bring me a dress to wear home because they elastic waist was too much against my incisions on my waist. I wore a dress the first two days I was home and it was very good.

I brought my iPad, S3, and laptop to entertain during the longer times of doing nothing at the hospital. I didn't end up taking out my iPad because it was too much stimulation. When Will would go home for the night, I had him take the laptop and iPad with him, keeping the valuables away from the hospital. The only thing that stayed with my was my phone and my charger. You may want to ask if the hospital has a safe that you can put your kindle in.

When you are in the hospital, ask for Water whenever you can and don't use a straw. The straw can get more air into your stomach and you don't want that. I had a hard time getting enough Water while I was at the hospital.

[deaddemmama 474]

I agree about toiletries...hospital toiletries leave a lot to be desired!

[norasinclair 19]

Hello post-oppers. I'm having surgery June 5th. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas to share about what I should be doing now to prepare

1) for my hospital stay and

2) for my first week back when it seems (from checking out others who have recently had surgery) I will be less up and about.

I have no children; just my husband and I at home. I also am an educator so when I go out for surgery on the 5th I'm done going into work until mid-August. Just in case that help someone tailor their tips to me.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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I didn't use anything I packed for the hospital ,I only stayed overnight but the list was, pack gown given one pack slippers given socks with skid free bottoms pack clothes for going home ,worn same scrubs I came in i packed my iPad, the cell,the nook, didn't use them, i was under the influence of DRUGS !! didn't care about electronics didn't watch the TV i was either up walking or hitting the pain pump button, or sleep (for me it was a waste of time to pack)leave all your jewelry at home everything earrings too.As far as food and drinks buy a little of something you may not like or tolerate it, for the first four day I only took Sips of Water and Protein drinks very little, then applesauce ,yogurt,and cottage cheese, now yesterday was cream of potato Soup,Gogurt, diet s apple tea with lots of ice diet ocean spray cranberry with lots of ice. And I dreamt about Popcorn!!! I hope this helps ,and welcome!!

[kellbell5 35]

I forgot to include... I took my phone and charger but nothing else electronic. If I used the tv there I was usually asleep within 15 minutes of turning it on and my phone I hardly touched. For me I didn't like the bright light and stuff. I thought if be posting updates on here like so many people, but I just didn't feel up to it.

As far as food for when you get home. I bought a lot of stuff and most of it is still sitting in my cupboard. I ended sending my husband out for the stuff I found I could tolerate, which for me wasn't much (it still isn't). I'd just get a few of the things you know you like now and hope you'll still like them post op. I lived off SF Popsicles and Jello and the only Protein I could stomach was Unjury chicken Soup.< /p>

[Cami1908 30]

Thank u all for ur recommendations. I will be at the hospital at least two days. And I don't want to take unnecessary stuff. Looks like there isn't much I need to get for afterward since my "tastebuds" might change. So I'll play that by ear I guess. I'll have broths and sf Popsicles on hand though for sure. And Water or course. LOL.

If you think of anything else please let me know.

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[terry1118 1,274]

Thank u all for ur recommendations. I will be at the hospital at least two days. And I don't want to take unnecessary stuff. Looks like there isn't much I need to get for afterward since my "tastebuds" might change. So I'll play that by ear I guess. I'll have broths and sf Popsicles on hand though for sure. And Water or course. LOL.

If you think of anything else please let me know.

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I packed a robe to wear over the Johnnie when I walked the halls. I had bought new slippers but didn't need them because Toby Hospital provided non-slip slipper socks. I brought my glasses and a case, and also my contacts and solutions. For toiletries I brought Shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant, all of which I didn't use because I was not allowed to shower. I brought toothpaste and a toothbrush and lip balm which I did use. I brought a hairbrush. I brought my tablet w/charger and my phone w/charger - I used them both. I brought a book but only used it while I was waiting pre-op. I brought my own pillow (a tip I got here). The pillow helped me sleep more comfortably and protected my tummy on the drive home. It was suggested that I bring my WLS manual, which I did, but I never had to look at it.

After surgery you cannot eat or drink. When you are allowed to eat and drink they provide all that you need.

[terry1118 1,274]

Also, for home, I didn't stock up on much. I had crystal light, yogurt, whey Protein isolate, Atkins ready-to-drink shakes, broths and cream Soups. I bought enough to get me through one/two weeks. I didn't know what I could tolerate afterwards. Today is my first day home. liquids are really all I want, broth is delicious! The yogurt I tossed after a few bites.