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On 10/24/2017 at 10:20 PM, Killian said:

I am in the hospital right now as I type this. (Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017) and wanted to share with you guys a couple of items to bring that I had and was sooo glad I did.

1. Sunglasses / eye cover sleep mask

Why? My room was directly across from the nurses station and the light poured into my room. Luckily for me I had my old sunglasses in my back pack from when I used to commute on the train. They blocked the train car light on the 4am train. Need my beauty sleep! emoji41.png

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2. Noise canceling headphones

Why? These come in handy for all the machines that go "ping". And, like I said, I was directly across.from the nurses station so I didnt have to hear them.

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3. Gas-x STRIPS

Why? They freakin' work. I had some gas pains and took these. 10 min later pain was gone.

4. Loose fitting shorts / sweatpants

Why? I wore silky basketball type shorts. So when I would be walking around the ward, no one can see my precious hiney. Plus, they are comfortable.

5. Phone / I pad

Why? Alot of downtime.

Dont forget toiletries!

GREAT list, but one thing.... I just found out that the Gas-X strips have been DISCONTINUED! :(

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2 minutes ago, SummerShadow said:

GREAT list, but one thing.... I just found out that the Gas-X strips have been DISCONTINUED! :(

Darn, that stinks. Try Amazon, that is where I got mine.

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8 minutes ago, Killian said:

Darn, that stinks. Try Amazon, that is where I got mine.

I'll give them a look! Thanks! I did see they make a chewable, but that sounds like something that may have sugar in it, not sure.

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Just now, SummerShadow said:

I'll give them a look! Thanks! I did see they make a chewable, but that sounds like something that may have sugar in it, not sure.

I would stay clear of the chewables...especially in the hospital right after surgery. I took the Gas x strips for only a few days after the surgery.

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22 hours ago, Killian said:

I would stay clear of the chewables...especially in the hospital right after surgery. I took the Gas x strips for only a few days after the surgery.

Thanks for the heads up about that! I'm going to order from Amazon.

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Wow I needed to go to Walgreens anyways and decided to check while I was there, there are none to be found ☹️. I did manage to get a box on Amazon, great tip [emoji1360]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

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14 hours ago, SummerShadow said:

Thanks for the heads up about that! I'm going to order from Amazon.

You are welcome!

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On 10/24/2017 at 11:50 PM, dzelaya90 said:


Thank you! This was helpful as I almost didn’t pack headphones! I’m packing my bag now, I am 9 hours away from having surgery ahh!!.

I hope you’re doing well and have a speedy recovery!

How are you doing/ feeling??

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On 10/25/2017 at 8:42 AM, Killian said:

Feeling good! Kinda feels like just overdid the sit ups at the gym...so not bad at all.

How are you feeling now? I hope all is going well!

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25 minutes ago, FL*Girl said:

How are you doing/ feeling??

24 minutes ago, FL*Girl said:

How are you feeling now? I hope all is going well!

Feeling good. Down 17 pounds. Doc has me on 3 Protein Shakes a day until nov 13. Not that bad. Not easy, but the surgery worked as I no longer have the insatiable cravings!

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