Hello Guys...What will I need to have at home and take to the Hospital after surgery? Your advice is very needed and appreciated. Band day July 20th...Woohoo:thumbup:

I took a small, squishy pillow for the ride home, a book to calm myself, lip balm and sugar free candy. I didn't really use any of the stuff I brought.

At home, dissolvable Gas-X helped a lot. So did a heating pain for the shoulder pains. My husband bought an array of creamy Soups and made sure I walked every hour. You'll need several ice packs, because I kept one constantly on my incisions. Also, lots of pillows to prop yourself up, some good movies to watch or books to read.

Hope all goes well!

Ditto on the above. I had to stay overnight and I didn't need half the stuff I brought. I just wanted to add to wear something really loose fitting and comfortable. I wore really loose joggers and a loose button up blouse. Also, I usually wear underwire bras but I bought a playtex with no wires. There will be an incision just below the bra line that smarts if you don't have something comfortable. That worked for me. I wore it for about a week after surgery.

Ditto on the above. I had to stay overnight and I didn't need half the stuff I brought. I just wanted to add to wear something really loose fitting and comfortable. I wore really loose joggers and a loose button up blouse. Also, I usually wear underwire bras but I bought a playtex with no wires. There will be an incision just below the bra line that smarts if you don't have something comfortable. That worked for me. I wore it for about a week after surgery.

One more thing I wanted to add about the heating pad. I definitely had shoulder pain and still do a little sometimes. My mother-in-law taught me something a long time ago and I still use it today. Take about a half bag of uncooked rice and sew an old pillowcase to the size you want and put the rice in it. I put it in the microwave on hi for about 2 minutes and it works great without having to use electricity. It last for about an hour depending on the size.:tongue2:

The heating pad idea is great. Last Christmas my DH bought me these heat packs they sell in the mall on those kiosks, I used them the first few days because even though I felt great I think my body was over-reacting a little. I was cold and a little shakey. I micro waved the pack for about 1 min. and the heat felt very soothing on my shoulders and my chest. Plus the herbal smell had a very soothing effect.

Good luck to you !!:tongue2:

Thank you for all your advice... I will use them all. Now I am preparing for my Liquid diet starting Sunday!!!