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Hello everyone, I am new to this site but soooo glad I found it. I will be having my surgery 8/19/2014 and would like to know from all of you what you think I will need to take with me for post surgery. I have heard from some people that Gas X strips work wonders...a pillow for comfort etc....any other suggestions? :)

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i have seen many people recommend chapstick :) Good luck and let us know how you are doing please!

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I was very happy I took my slippers with me. haha Other than that, lip balm, change of undies and my Kindle were all I used. The hospital provided simethicone if I asked for it, but honestly it didn't do much. Walking and moving around were what helped with the gas pain.

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I'm still a pre-op (not even scheduled yet), but I found this list on another forum:

A typed list of the medicines you take
Loose fitting comfortable clothes - like loose fitting gym shorts, sweats, loose tops
Extra underwear
Front zip sports bra
A robe
A pillow (To put over your stomach so that you can put your seat belt on after surgery, to place over your stomach when you need to cough)
ChapStick
Gas X - the kind that melt on your tongue were highly encouraged for me
Dry Shampoo
Open back Slippers (non-slip)
iPod with headphones (or something to listen to during your recovery)
A loose house robe to go around your hospital gown
A good book
Lotion
Water bottle for the ride home
Personal toiletries-toothbrush, toothpaste, Shampoo, body wash, lotion, hairbrush, make-up and deodorant
Earplugs (In case your roomie snores!)
Important Phone numbers
Insurance card
Biotene mouth spray (For dry mouth)
Mouthwash or mouth spray
Cell phone and charger
Gas-X
Baby wipes
hair band
A camera to take before pictures
CPAP machine if you use one
Reading glasses or prescription glasses
Favorite photos that will comfort you
A copy of your living will
A copy of your power of attorney
A fan (if you like sleeping with one)
Room Fragrance -- You might find that you are a little ‘gassy’ after surgery and the smell may surprise you! If you’re someone that doesn’t want everyone that walks in the room to share the aroma, bring a bottle of air freshener.

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Great list

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I took too much stuff with me. All I ended up using was:

my pillow

chap stick

my slippers (with good tread)

Iphone/headphones

Undies

Loose dress to go home in

Insurance card, ID, credit card

Hairtie

As far as Gas-X, most hospitals will not let you take any meds that don't come from their stock.

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