Things you wish you had

[Millerlight 4]

I won't be having my surgery until probably late September or early October. I was wondering if there were items that you wish you had taken to the hospital or items that you took that we're helpful.

[Ldyvenus 317]

2 things I brought that were really helpful, were an extension cord and a heating pad.

[JohnnyCakes 593]

bring an extra long iphone/ipad charger. like a 10-foot one

[LauriDJ 15]

I was really happy to have my tablet because I was in the middle of watching a TV Series on Netflix when I went in. I was really glad that I brought a 10 foot cord with me. After I was taken to my room my husband set everything up for me. Definitely do NOT forget to bring earbuds. Luckily I remembered to bring those! I actually brought 2 pairs in case 1 went south while I was there.

Also don't forget the plug to plug in your phone/tablet cord into.

Lauri

[B.Annie 290]

This is what I needed to see today. I'm 2 1/2 months out and all of a sudden, this monthly cycle has made me feel ravenous. I seem to be eating constantly this past week even if I'm not fully hungry. I have no idea whats wrong with my head right now, so I came here looking for some motivation to get back on track. I'm 100 pounds down, though haven't dared weigh myself this past week for fear of what I will see. Tomorrow is a new day and I cant wait to keep working toward that 1?? Goal. Anything below 200 is my goal at this point.

HW: 328 (02/09/17)
SW: 271 (05/24/17)
CW: 228 (100# gone!)

[Sadiebug 206]

I took way too much to the hospital with me....but, what I did use was my ipad. I just liked to stream videos for the noise and to help drown out the hospital noises. Plus my sleeping was all messed up so it was nice in the middle of the night when nothing was on TV. I would echo the suggestions for a long charger cord. The plug in my room was pretty far away from my bed and my charger didn't reach. Also, I brought baby wipes which were nice because I didn't feel up to taking a full shower for the first couple of days.

[Millerlight 4]

bring an extra long iphone/ipad charger. like a 10-foot one

Thanks that is a great idea!

[Millerlight 4]

I won't be having my surgery until probably late September or early October. I was wondering if there were items that you wish you had taken to the hospital or items that you took that we're helpful.

[crocodoxie 223]

Burt's Bees/Chapstick... was my absolute favorite thing I brought. I used nothing else I brought. I was too sore, sleeping, or walking the halls.

[bigperm 16]

I don't use anything but my Togo pajama outfit tooth brush and paste I didn't care about my phone until we were leaving and then I didn't have any interest in that for days after cause my vision was blurry ice packs were my friend

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[AZBlackhawk 122]

There will be others on here who tell you about "things," I will tell you to look up Dr. Duc Vuong, Support Surgeon on Facebook or you tube. These free videos are invaluable. Wish I would have known about him before my surgery or immediately after. He also had the Sleeve Academy (which applies to RNY or any WLS, too). Look him up.

Also, start learning about meditation. We need to get our heads right!!! We didn't get obese because we knew how to handle stress or whatever is in our life.

Good luck!

[karen_marie 220]

There is a thread that I came across on here a little while ago that had put together a suggested hospital checklist from suggestions of dozens of members here. I tweaked slightly, but this is what I'll use for my general guideline to plan before surgery. I think some things will be left to the wayside, but a good starting list.

Hospital Stay Checklist.pdf

[Millerlight 4]

There is a thread that I came across on here a little while ago that had put together a suggested hospital checklist from suggestions of dozens of members here. I tweaked slightly, but this is what I'll use for my general guideline to plan before surgery. I think some things will be left to the wayside, but a good starting list.
Hospital Stay Checklist.pdf

Unfortunately I was unable to ipen the link [emoji19]

[karen_marie 220]

@Millerlight make sure you're logged in and the link will work sometimes I'll not be logged in when I open multiple tabs, so I know from experience haha let me know if you still have trouble. I was able to open the link after I logged back in

[monica8773 25]

This is what I needed to see today. I'm 2 1/2 months out and all of a sudden, this monthly cycle has made me feel ravenous. I seem to be eating constantly this past week even if I'm not fully hungry. I have no idea whats wrong with my head right now, so I came here looking for some motivation to get back on track. I'm 100 pounds down, though haven't dared weigh myself this past week for fear of what I will see. Tomorrow is a new day and I cant wait to keep working toward that 1?? Goal. Anything below 200 is my goal at this point.

HW: 328 (02/09/17)
SW: 271 (05/24/17)
CW: 228 (100# gone!)

I go in for bypass on 9/12. My sister is three years post op. She too said she had days like this. Where she felt hungry a good portion. She said she ate more at those times too. She also said that she would have days where she wasn't hungry. She is bw 120-125. She has lost 100 lbs. I think what you're experiencing is very normal.