Things you wish you had

[Gingerrose 9]

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.

I was happy I had slippers and pajama bottoms.

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On 8/15/2017 at 1:18 AM, Millerlight said:

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.

I would say:

1) family member

2) Headphones with your favorite tunes..

3) GAS -X for gas relief (talk to your Dr first)

4) Comfortable shoes (no laces) so you don't have to rely on nurses while walking at night

5) Coconut Water (Talk to your Dr first) for faster hydration

6) Baby wipes, since you cannot shower the first 2 days. I felt sticky...

Thankfully I had all above, except #2 and #6.

Good luck

[njgal 535]

I would say:

1) family member

2) Headphones with your favorite tunes..

3) GAS -X for gas relief (talk to your Dr first)

4) Comfortable shoes (no laces) so you don't have to rely on nurses while walking at night

5) Coconut Water (Talk to your Dr first) for faster hydration

6) Baby wipes, since you cannot shower the first 2 days. I felt sticky...

Thankfully I had all above, except #2 and #6.

Good luck

Another thing that seems to be varying surgeon to surgeon... mine said it’s OK to shower if I feel up to it right on the day of, if need be.

Ugh... sorry, just realized this is the bypass thread... my bad