Hi everyone. My surgery is December 30 and I need your help..

Please tell me what I should take with me at the hospital.... Also, even though I don't have to do a liquid diet, I wanna know whys some good protein shakes I can try that are tasty since I am not a shake person.. Also what should I take for gas, stomach/throat growling etc.. Please give me some idea what I should buy. Need to buy them tomorrow. Your help will be appreciated...

You don't need much!!!

Go home clothes( make sure they are comfy)

Your phone charger

Blistex - most important

Money for the tv/ phone

Deodorant

Lotion

Bath cloth

Towel

Soap

A warm sweater it's very cold

Hi donaboss,

My surgery is scheduled for December 26. I have been using Protein shakes for Breakfast or lunch even though my surgeon has me on an Atkins diet. The ones I like are Muscle Milk, Atkins and at BJ's I got Premier Protein Shakes which are really good. My doctor's office gave me a whole schedule for before and after the surgery. I guess the most important things you'll need are Gas-X strips, some kind of chapstick of lip moisturizer and throat lozenges. Also, you might want to take your cell phone, phone charger, socks and slippers, a pillow and anything else that will make you comfortable. As far as pain medicine, I think the hospital will give you that if needed.

Hope this helps...good luck. If I can be anymore help, let me know.

Betty

Thank you sooooo much.. Should I get something for gas?

I really really really appreciate this I'm so excited that I am afraid I might forget to buy things as most of the things u posted I didn't even think of it thank you

I found that in the hospital they provide you with all of that threw the IV!!

When I left the hospital I went to cvs to get my meds and I bought

Gas X chewable

Pepcid

You may need something for constipation

And all your Vitamins ur doc told you u need

Don't forget chap stick one of the most important as you won't drink or eat for almost 24 hrs

Maybe a pillow

They provide socks and also u will be in hospital gear the whole time until it's time to go home

I advise stretch pants and a tank n sweater!!

My surgery was on dec 10 and everything wen great.

Gas was the worst for 2-4 days after surgery it hurts so bad

I found that in the hospital they provide you with all of that threw the IV!! When I left the hospital I went to cvs to get my meds and I bought Gas X chewable Pepcid You may need something for constipation And all your vitamins ur doc told you u need Don't forget chap stick one of the most important as you won't drink or eat for almost 24 hrs Maybe a pillow They provide socks and also u will be in hospital gear the whole time until it's time to go home I advise stretch pants and a tank n sweater!! My surgery was on dec 10 and everything wen great. Gas was the worst for 2-4 days after surgery it hurts so bad

Thank you so much. This is helping me so much

NP good luck and keep in contact!!! Don't know if you believe in a prayer, but I'm sending prayers your way!!! Best and hardest thing ever

NP good luck and keep in contact!!! Don't know if you believe in a prayer, but I'm sending prayers your way!!! Best and hardest thing ever

I do believe and I really appreciate it. God bless you xoxo

NP!!! Good luck

You're welcome, donaboss. I've been reading a lot of posts and most people said that after the surgery, our mouths and lips will be really dry, even though they give us ice chips. I glad this helped, also the worst complaint was pain in the shoulders from the air they pump into our stomachs, that's why gas-x strips are important. Also, if you bring a pillow, just don't have a white pillowcase on it!

I'm getting really excited...hope we both do well.

Betty

You do not need to take any meds, all that will be provided at the hospital and at discharge.

Just loose fitting sweat pants to cover your behind and a matching top to wear home. Be sure to fill your discharge prescription cos you're gonna need them.

A good protein I can recommend is Nectar by Syntax. The vanilla bean makes a fine shake when mixed with lukewarm milk2%.

You will do just great I will pray for both so us. It's so excited ... I barely sleep of being so happy haha

Thank you for the info this will help me a lot today

I am having surgery on the 30th as well. For the hospital, I am keeping it very simple. I am going to wear the hospital gown during my stay so I don't need to pack pjs. I plan to wear the clothes I wear to the hospital home from the hospital. I am taking my phone charger, chapstick, gas -x strips, headphones, a sleep mask, extra undies. I want it all to fit in my purse.

I did buy a heating pad for when I get home, I read that it can help with gas pain.

My doctor is really conservative about advancing my diet post op. I will be on Clear liquids for 10 days, Day 10-14 I will add a clear Protein drink (Ensure Clear, Isopure etc), Day 14 Start full liquids.

I have been on a liquid diet for a week now (one week to go) that includes 6 Protein shakes per day. The only one I can stomach from the list my doctor allows is Carnation Instant Breakfast-Sugar Free.

Good luck!

I keep saying this, but if you are bringing electronics (even a phone) bring an extension cord for your charger. A lot of hospitals don't have plugs that are close to the bed.

Thank you ladies soo very much I am so excited. My shopping list is getting longer for sure