things for your hospital stay

I am having RNY this coming Wednesday and I will be in the hospital for a couple days. Maybe a silly question but what is one thing that you didn't take with you that you wished you would have and what is one thing you took with you that you never ended up using? Thanks, Gina

  Hi, Gina!  I don't remember getting a "list" of things to take with me, so I wasn't real sure WHAT to take, but here's my experience: I did take a nice comfortable robe so that when I went walking through the hallways at the hospital, I would look decent.  I did NOT take a pair of house slippers or flip flops which would have come in handy.  Hospital gave me some cute little non-skid bottom socks that I wore on my several little walks.  Oh, and you might want to take the toothpaste!  Hubby was there to help, which helped made the experience a good one.  I wish you the BEST next week with your surgery!!!

Slippers and robe are a MUST!  Less chance of your hiney peeking out withthe robe!  

I took a book and my iPod.  I was always too drugged up to focus on the novel but the Ipod was GREAT!  I used it when I wanted to sleep to drown out the hospital noise! Best of luck on your day!

go**** has been so long but I know a rob & slippers are a must & I took baby wipes & used them because I could not shower & it made me feel clean ,toothpaste& brush & hair brush & I took some books but to read ,you dnt need much at all ,the most import thing is a nice loose clothing to go home in & a pillow for the ride home I had a 2 hr ride home & thank Goid someone told me to bring a pillow it helped me press against my tummy best of luck Becky

Gina, The most important thing I can think of is CHAPSTICK.  You will be glad that you have this more than anything.  In answer to your last post, I had my RNY at KDMC in 04 and they do have private rooms and my husband stayed the entire time.  You will love the care you receive at KDMC. I have never been there for anything that I did not receive excellent care.  Dr. Tompkins is the best, I just loved him.  Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery and may you have a speedy recovery and welcome to the loser's bench.   

one thing i took that i was glad i did was joggin pants to wear home, they fit ok when i went to the hospital, but coming back home, i had so much gas build up on me. they were stretched to the max, lol. and maybe gasx strips. good luck, I had mine Feb 12th

1. think I wish I had and ended up using my mom's - Pond's clean sweep - cleansing and make-up removing towelettes just so much easier than trying to wash your face at the sink with an IV pole 2. didn't use - 75% of the stuff I brought

I took CD player and magazines never touched either one. Watched TV and tried to sleep between walks. DO take lip gloss. I was not allowed to drink anything till after the leak test the next day and my lips were very dry and it helped. I took a robe and PJ's and felt much better about walkng the halls. Don't forget the slippers. I was told that a pillow from home is a good idea. I didn't take one but it's a thought. Good Luck, I was very pleased with the treatment I received at KDMC. pan head