Tomorrow is my big day!

I just wanted to give a big thanks to everyone for all the information that has been posted over the last year.  I do not post much, but I do lurk and read lots.  I have learned so much to prepare myself for this surgery and I could not have without this board.  Thanks for sharing!  I am doing some last minute cleaning, errands, etc.  Trying to keep busy as I wait for my phone call to let me know what time to be at PNH in the am.  I still have not packed a bag.  Any suggestions on what to take? Phone...ring already!!!   Thanks again! Christina

Good luck tomorrow!

Good luck tomorrow!!!!!

Good luck tomorrow Christina! As for packing a bag, Chapstick,your own pillow (also good for the bumpy ride home) loose pj type pants, toothbrush and toothpaste. They will give you slippersox and surgical jammies when you check in tomorrow AM. I took a small hand towel, washcloth, face soap and a few gallon size zip loc type bags. If you take medicines on a daily basis, bring them with you. Leave all jewelery at home, and take off nail polish. I also brought a book and the second day was very grateful for it as I was in a room for 4 people all by myself!   We will soon be welcoming you to the losers bench!

Will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.  Jen hit it on the head with what to pack.  Can't wait to welcome you over.

Chistina best of luck in the am and wishing you a speedy recovery. You day will be here soon and I know you are anixous chill and keep busy and they will call while your not expecting the phone to ring. If it was like mine they didnt call until @ 5:00 drove me nuts all day. But you will be here in a few days on the loosers bench w/ us and we will be awaiting your arrival. See ya soon sweetie best of luck. Chap stick is a must an the pillows and I took a big nightgown an slippers is what I left in.   

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on your big day tomorrow!! Anna

Thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow as you undergo your life altering surgery.  Can't wait to welcome you to the loser's bench.  Good luck!

Best of luck tomorrow!

hey Christina.  I wanted to wish you luck for tomorrow & to let you know that I will be thinking about you and praying for a speedy recovery.  In searching and browsing this website, I found this page that has a few sections in it and there was a section on what to take to the hospital for the surgery.  I copied and pasted the following hoping that it is helpful.  Read the bottom line.  I find it very amusing.  lol!!! Hospital List for Your Weight Loss Surgery Courtesy of Moni

• Lip balm / chap stick…for the dry lips when you can’t have ice chips
• Baby wipes or antibacterial wipes to freshen up
• Trial size baby lotion or favorite lotion
• Small shampoo and conditioner
• Brush, hair ties
• Toothbrush and paste …the hospital provides some but it tastes horrible
• Deodorant
• Insurance card and living will or health care proxy, medication list
• Your own pillow w/colored case (this will be handy for the ride home too)
• Loose clothes to wear home and a good pair of non slip sole slip on shoes…you will hate to bend over to put on shoes
• Camera in case you want to document the journey …this is an optional item
• Phone numbers in case you want to call family/friends
• Sanitary napkins (a lot of women will start their cycle right after surgery)
• Eye covering (if light bothers you), earplugs (if noise bothers you)
• Pictures of family or loved ones…This is an optional item
• Small fan …this is an optional item
• Get some type of long wooden spoon or something you can wrap toilet tissue around. If that doesn't work, get a family member to help wipe.
• A robe and house shoes to walk in the hall after surgery
• Some reading material like magazines…you won’t get through a book with all the drugs they have you on.
• CPAP machine (if Dr. requires it)
• Albuterol rescue inhaler

Pack your bag to go to the hospital and then remove HALF of that. You won't use it all! I also like the one about the wooden spoon.  I know me, personally.  If I did what it said, and used a wooden spoon, I'd be the one that would get splinters in my tushie!  Haha... ouchie!!!  I do hope this helps.