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Tomorrow is the big day (November 3) and I’m super excited! I am trying to pack and just wondering if anyone has any advice on what to take. I have to spend at least one night and I will have my cpap, phone and charger, slippers and a change of clothes. Also how bad is that first day after surgery? I am excited for this new chapter in my life. Thanks!!

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Head/Earphones, extra long phone charger cord and magazines. I couldn’t focus on a book and found mindless flipping through a People mag was what I needed. As soon as they had me up walking I washed my face & brushed my teeth and it felt so good. Oh and a small personal pillow if you have one- good to hold to your stomach if you need to cough!!

Good luck to you , you’ll do great!! It’s not as scary as I thought it would be and I am just a little sore but no real pain or nausea!!

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The first day, for me, wasn’t bad at all. They kept me very hydrated and on pain medication through the IV. I didn’t feel bad much at all in the hospital. I just had a small amount of gas pain in my left shoulder area. Some small pain in my abdominal area as if I did too many sit-ups. It was very manageable.

I brought pajama bottoms and slipped them on. I just wore the hospital gown for the top. I didn’t want to read and never turned on the tv. I wanted to nap. Also brought a brush, toothbrush, paste, chapstick, facial moisturizer, slippers. Fresh underwear but wore the same clothes home a came in.

I’m excited for you! Think positive thoughts. You will do great! Check in here when you feel up to it and let us know how you are doing.

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sending you good vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

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Almost one week out of surgery and I’m doing great! I feel amazing and learning how to eat and it gets better everyday. Sadly I touched nothing I took because I had a reaction to something and couldn’t even keep Water down while I was in the hospital but have been great since getting home. So hopefully for my future! Thanks everyone!


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