I have surgery on Friday and my emotions are crazy. I'm scared, sad, excited etc. can anybody tell me what I should bring other than the regular stuff that I may not think to bring?? Of course I started my monthly cycle too. Does anybody think that could pose a problem. Sorry if that's TMI. Just can't believe this is really going to happen. I'm so nervous.

I go tomorrow, so I'm right there with you QueenieB!

I bringing my phone, headset and charger.

Chapstick, gas-ex strips, a pillow for the ride home and little maternity belly bander

And a book for the 2 hour wait before surgery.

The hospitals have everything else in terms of toiletries.

Tell the prep nurse/tech and they will supply you with pads. Or whatever they want you in.

Girl, your whole body is about the be cut open, I don't think there is a such thing as TMI...LOL

Good luck!!

That's great!!!! Thanks for sharing girl. Keep me posted with your surgery and great luck!!! Where do you buy those gas strips everybody is talking about?

In addition to what @@MisforMimi packed, I also brought a heating pad. It was great comfort. I also brought my hairbrush and a headband to pull it back, my ipad for reading after surgery, and some knitting for the wait before surgery.

I didn't buy gas-x until a few days after surgery, but they were completely necessary by about day 3. I bought chewable (cherry flavored) because we couldn't find the cinnamon-flavor strips anywhere and I hate peppermint. You should be able to find them at any drug store.

Thanks so much. All this input is so very helpful

Good Luck!

Queenie IT'S FRIDAY!! I wish the best for you and your journey. Hope everything goes great for you.

Mis I guess you had it yesterday. Either way I can obly imagine how you feel so I hope you heal fast and everything is great for you as well.

Susan33, I made it through. Should be going home tomorrow...

Great ! Waiting for a update : ) take care I cant wait until it's my turn : (

@@lucky2014, let no-one mistake that this is major surgery. From my vantage point, bigger than the sleeve. I unexpectedly experienced quite a bit of pain, but it was well managed at the hospital. Everyday gets easier.I thought I would just pop up and that has not been the case. The hardest parts are getting in an out of bed. I get to leave tomorrow.

Great news your doing well I hear you will recover better and alot faster at home keep us posted good luck

Mis I am happy for you and wish you the fastest smoothest recovery.

Omg..gotta stop texting in dark lol. I meant to say:

Mis I am happy for you and that I wish you fast and smooth recovery.

Nope! I started my period two days before my procedure. I told the nurse and she gave me operating room undies with a pad and 45 mins later I was in surgery.

I am sure you will do great!

I think I have another few weeks, don't have a date yet.

First I have heard of the strips, thanks for the info.