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!

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.

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!

Edited October 25, 20178 yr by Killian

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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

14 hours ago, SummerShadow said:

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

You are welcome!

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??

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!

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!