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Ive been taking pics of pksts that have been helpful to me in preoaration for my revision to sleeve surgery on July 26 so i thought I wouldnshare with all.

Pack for Hospital:

Pillows

Heating pad

Charger

Earbuds

Houseshoes

Book

Chapstick/lip balm

Face wipes

Book

Lotion

**biotine (for dry mouth). Heard this is a life saver

Helpful suggestions im considering for after surgery:

Premiere Protein Shakes

Ice tray to freeze broth etc since portions so small

sugar free popsicles

Fill prescriptions

Clean sheets on bed

Miralax

Milk of magnesia

Stool softeners

calcium citrate chewables

Alive liquid Vitamin

Balanced essentials liquid vitamins- tropical and berry flavor- heard very tasty. Heaven sent naturals can find at vitamin world

Via tiv chewable Calcium

Centrum flavor bursts - tropical flavor

Nutriwise- can purchase at Amazon

To help woth acid pain put 3-4 drops of organic lemon juice in Water per 8 oz

Protein20- type of water at grocery store tasty- tropical coconut flavor is yummy

Centrum vitamints

Cup- My hydrate

Hope this is helpful. Im soooooo excited!!!!! July 26 cant get here soon enough.

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Thank you so much for this!!! Someone like me who is always forgetting something, this is going to come in handy for me!

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Just a note: In my recent experience, (4 wks ago) some things in your list are provided in your room. Even if you don't want them, you will be charged for them. I didn't bring a heating pad, but used the hospital's. It was much larger and used warm Water, like a radiator. Had a looooooong cord, so I could move to the chair to sit, etc.

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I've been looking for something like this. What are you wearing home? I thought about a very modest flannel gown, but I really wanted to wear clothes. I didn't have anything really loose across my belly, so I bought a stretchy soft maxi dress to wear home. Found one for just $9. :)

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Havent thought about what to wear home. Comfy clothes. Good idea abt a maxi dress!

Im gonna check on heating pad and see if my hospital has them. Gonna need it for all that gas!!

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I wore the same clothes home that I wore to the hospital, but couldn't get dressed until they took my IV out. Seems to take forever till someone came!

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Ive been taking pics of pksts that have been helpful to me in preoaration for my revision to sleeve surgery on July 26 so i thought I wouldnshare with all.

Pack for Hospital:

Pillows

Heating pad

Charger

Earbuds

Houseshoes

Book

Chapstick/lip balm

Face wipes

Book

Lotion

**biotine (for dry mouth). Heard this is a life saver

Helpful suggestions im considering for after surgery:

Premiere Protein shakes

Ice tray to freeze broth etc since portions so small

sugar free popsicles

Fill prescriptions

Clean sheets on bed

Miralax

Milk of magnesia

Stool softeners

calcium citrate chewables

Alive liquid Vitamin

Balanced essentials liquid vitamins- tropical and berry flavor- heard very tasty. Heaven sent naturals can find at Vitamin world

Via tiv chewable Calcium

Centrum flavor bursts - tropical flavor

Nutriwise- can purchase at Amazon

To help woth acid pain put 3-4 drops of organic lemon juice in Water per 8 oz

Protein20- type of Water at grocery store tasty- tropical coconut flavor is yummy

Centrum vitamints

Cup- My hydrate

Hope this is helpful. Im soooooo excited!!!!! July 26 cant get here soon enough.

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Great Lists!

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Bring a throw blanket. I had my surgery in June and was still cold. A blanket, pillow, robe, and long loose PJ dress were most helpful during hospital stay. Oh and my wonderful husband who helped me up and down to bathroom and back to bed. Hope this helps

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I was freezing in the hospital but they didn't have any problem bringing me extra blankets. They even sent one home with me so I could use it in the car.

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