Thanks for that advice, My big day is tomorrow, can't wait to be a loser!

Hey Elisa Congratulations! What a great way to start the week! ;) I loved having one of my own pillows from home with me in the hospital. I wore the hospital gown during my stay, but wore my own socks and a loose-fitting pair of supportive shoes (birkenstocks). My hair is a little long, so I brought a scrunchie to keep it up and out of my face. Toothbrush, hairbrush, deodorant, very loose fitting clothes to wear home. I asked the nurse for some baby wipes to help me feel a little cleaner after some of the initial bowel movements since I wasn't able to shower right away. I brought a book and some magazines, but didn't read any. I watched a lot of tv and visited with family and friends. Some people on the floor brought puzzles. Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress. You will do just fine! Nicole

Awsome I'm glad to here all is well so far.

Congratulations and good luck! I just had my surgery on Tuesday, and I feel pretty good considering. As for the hospital, make sure you have your insurance card and photo ID plus anything else they need for check in. I wore to the hospital a losse outfit which I could also wore home since you will change into a gown and be that way until you are discharged. The basics you would take for a quick overnight are good and they might have some things there too. I also brought my ipod, puzzle books and something to read but never really did those so it's up to you. I did bring a pillow from home in a colored case for comfort and to put over my belly in the car ride home. Other than that you will be fine unless you have something special you like to do or want to bring. They just don't recommend anything valuable or any jewelry since you won't be able to wear it anyway. Mostly you will be doped up and sleepy or just taking care of yourself, so it will go by quickly. Good luck and post here to let us know how it goes!!! Sherry

Hi. It is not uncommon to go through a big loss. Some are slower than other, but I have known a couple of people who lost 140lbs in 4 months after surgery. Just be prepared for the huge adjustment. I also woke up the last two mornings with big losses of 4 pounds each day. I am being very strict with the diet which is helping. I hope to lsoe 30 lbs per month in the first few months but we'll have to see. I started at 313 in 11/13 with my surgery prep class and was 280 on the day of surgery - 33 just on my own and via the pre-op diet. We'll see where that leads. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself! Sherry