Well I finally have a surgery date set to Jan 8th. I am so excited that it's finally approaching. I have been on this journey since August! I can not explain how thrilled and excited I am. I have so many thoughts that goes through my mind like what should I pack? Etc. Anyone else have a date for January?

More blood work surgery in 6 days I can't wait to get to that day 4 more days of work then vacation woot woot sucks I'll be in pain for it lol. Praying for everyone that has surgery today and everyone on there pre op liquid diets it's hard but in the end it's going to be so worth it!!!!!

Good luck and speedy recovery to everyone that had or will have surgery this month!

I have to be there at 630 in the morning. Preparing myself for my Moviprep tonight starting at 6 pm. Fun, fun, fun!

Move over y'all! Make room for me on the loser's bench. LOL

Just think guys, very soon ur scales are gonna move and ur gonna be elated u did all this! So happy for u all to begin ur journey!

I can't wait I'm so excited by the few lbs I have lost on the pre op diet that I can't wait till after surgery I'm so excited

What is everyone packing in their hospital bag? I need ideas please!

What is everyone packing in their hospital bag? I need ideas please!

I'm taking extra socks and sweat pants to be comfy. .....and my tablet to pass time and all my personals like toothpaste toothbrush deo brush so I can feel normal lol.......

I'm taking an old robe just in case. Shampoo, toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, listerine strips, Chapstick, a book, extra undies, slippers. Any other ideas?

I'm taking an old robe just in case. Shampoo, toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, listerine strips, Chapstick, a book, extra undies, slippers. Any other ideas?

I have extra panties, grippy socks, my robe, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, toothbrush and paste, hair ties, brush, gas-ex strips, phone and charger and that's about it. I am wearing the clothes that I wear there home. Oh and a pillow with a hot pink pillow case so I know it's mine.

I'm taking an old robe just in case. Shampoo, toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, listerine strips, Chapstick, a book, extra undies, slippers. Any other ideas?

Oh and Chapstick and lotion!

Edited January 18, 201412 yr by cfergie911

Here's what I took and actually used:

Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deodorant, powder, BRUSH, shampoo/conditioner). My husband had to buy me a brush in the gift shop because I forgot mine!

My own t-shirt and pajama pants

My own pillow with colorful pillowcase (so I knew it was mine)

Cell phone/charger (used only to call my kids each night)

Slippers

Things I took and didn't use:

Heating pad

Gas-X strips (doctor wouldn't allow)

iPad

Kindle- I don't know if it was just because I was pretty sick right after surgery and spent most of my time dozing but I didn't need anything to pass the time.

Make sure you if you still have a menstrual cycle to take feminine products! The surgery can throw your cycle off :/

Hey! I had the gastric sleeve Jan 15th, and as of today I haven't feel nauseas, right now I'm having 4oz Protein Shake and its ok. What I'm a bit worried is that since yesterday I've been having diarrhea, not much but my instentines have been making weird noises.

Has this happened to any of you post-op?

What is everyone packing in their hospital bag? I need ideas please!

My doctor said that I was only going to stay for a night, but I prepared myself for three nights.

-a couple of undies, like 5

-toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers, lotion, soap, hairbrush

- three pjs

- iPad (didn't use at all cuz the little time I was with my eyes opened I used my cellphone to update my family)

- towel, a big one and two small, with my name sewed, just in case.

I only stayed a night so 80% of what I had in that bag I didn't use

I am all packed and ready to fly away first thing in the morning! Along with most of above mentioned items I am also bringing an audio book for all the walking I am told I will be doing. I am expected to stay in hospital 3-5 days.

I am all packed and ready to fly away first thing in the morning! Along with most of above mentioned items I am also bringing an audio book for all the walking I am told I will be doing. I am expected to stay in hospital 3-5 days.

Good luck! Will be happy to see you on the other side! I'm 9 days post op,, if you need anything let me know. Stay in hospital as long as they will keep you, it's just easier! Let us know how you are doing. Take chapstick and lotion!