What's everyone been getting to prepare for first weeks after surgery?

I've slowley been getting things together. This weekend was a big one.

Pharm -

Themometer - Insurance Nurse said she'd ask

BP Cuff - Nurse again

Heating Pad

Gas-X

Flintstone Complete Chewable

Calcium - Chewable

liquid B Complex

Liquid Tylenol

Groceries

Family Size Soup - Cream Chix, Cream Mush, Tomato

Protien drinks

SF Jello

SF Popcicles

broth

V8

Roast and chicken for my other half to eat on

I must be missing something seemed like much more, at least when I paid for it.....lol

And don't forget your $$$$ to pay for your prescriptions coming home. I was out patient so I only took my key and debit card. Also I didn't have my eye glass case with me so my friend had to put them in her purse unprotected. You might want to pack that if you wear glasses.

Thanks for the ideas! I would have forgotten my reading glasses/case for sure!

I'm outpatient so don't need an overnight bag. But I'm getting things ready around the house. My friend in the UK sent me a hot Water bottle that's hidden inside a super soft penguin. It's so cute! I plan on using that and the funny thing is she'll be here the day after my surgery so she can help :scared2:

I have liquids and soups/broth/shakes. Cleaning my house this week. Need to get GasX and things like that still though. 6 days!

Hi everyone,

I found a suggested packing list in the book "WLS for Dummies"... and then sort of made my own from that:

1. A pillow from home for the hospital and for using on your ride home from the hospital.

2. Your Journal, so you can record your experience and look back on what you went through and how far you've come.

3. Comfy loose-fitting clothes for the trip home.

4. Lip Balm

5. Camera: If you want a photo record (not sure if I am doing this or not):scared2:

6. Toiletry Items: Tootbrush, toothpaste, moisturizer, brush, etc.

7. Robe for walking halls

8. Insurance Card

9.Slippers with non-skid soles

10. Any meds that you take regularly, but ask dr. before taking.

Besides a baby spoon, I also have a small fork, Today I bought 2 timers, so I can remind myself to take 20 min to eat, and not to drink 30 min before meals and 1 hr after. Got protein powder and a hand mixer, made sure my blender works. I also found at the Dollar Tree these measurement drinking glasses. My booklet also suggests a shot glass so you can get use to how much 1 oz of fluids feels like in your mouth.Counting the time til 4/24.

MiMi Teapot