Another "What'd you take to the hospital?" Post

redpanda
on 1/11/15 9:13 am

Ok guys, I'm in the final countdown now...my surgery is on Wednesday! So tell me, what did YOU take to the hospital? What do you wish you had taken? (I'm going local, so no need for too much travel-related stuff!)

Thanks everyone! :)

Gwen M.
on 1/11/15 9:23 am

VSG on 03/13/14

I wore a super loose dress to and from the hospital, so I didn't take a change of clothes. I took chapstick. I took my kindle, iPhone, and charging cables for both. I also took an external charger in case I couldn't reach a socket.

I didn't use my kindle at all... but I wouldn't leave the house without it, so I'm not sad that I took it.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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K. Walker
on 1/11/15 9:25 am, edited 1/11/15 9:27 am

I brought normal, everyday toiletries. I also brought my own pillow. They will get you up walking soon after surgery so you need walking shoes or slippers. They let me change into a tshirt and sweats so I was very comfortable. I also brought my phone, ipad, and chargers. My iPad kept my mind off of everything, including the pain.

Weight: Highest 181 / Pre-op 177 / Surgery 167

Weight: Current 145 / Goal 105

Weight: Lost 36 pounds from highest weight (started weight loss surgery process)

4 Feet 11 Inches / BMI 35 @ Surgery

VSG Surgery Date 01/07/2015

rhudson
on 1/11/15 9:47 am - Melrose Park, IL

VSG on 12/09/14

I wore there what I wore home, leggings and sweatshirt (no bra). Phone/devices and chargers. Slippers are a good idea so you keep the hospital socks clean after walking around every few hours. You can bring toiletries, but my hospital provided toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. Extra socks and underwear.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)
(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

BrendaRae
on 1/11/15 9:55 am

VSG on 01/13/15

Mine is Tuesday... Here is my "list"

loose fitting clothes, chapstick, biotene mouth moisturizer, slippers, gas x strips, toiletries, charger, ipad, and cellphone, robe, lavender linen spray.

Hope all goes well! Good Luck!

Ms.Bev
on 1/12/15 7:30 am - Pleasant Prairie, WI

VSG on 01/05/15

Good Luck! Like others I wore very loose clothing. I brought my kindle, phone and laptop but honestly, I didn't really need my laptop or kindle. I was rather sleepy and not in the mood to read. Chapstick was good and the hospital had little sponges on a stick so you could swipe water around my mouth without drinking. Those were a God send.

Wishing you the best.

LilyBeez813
on 1/12/15 7:46 am

RNY on 11/12/14

I like my own facial wipes, lip balm, my pillow, tooth brush and shampoo stuff. Grab a small note pad to journal your intake, feelings, and remember staff that took great care of you with a note later when you get home. Best wishes!!

The journey has finally started!! Lily B~