Surgery is tomorrow! Any advice on what to bring to the hospital??
I see a lot of people suggest the following...
Chap Stick, Non slip slippers, Entertainment ( ex. Books, Magazines, laptop or phone), Toothpaste and Toothbrush, your own pillow, Light fitting clothes for the ride home.
I am pretty sure I am missing some stuff...
Where are you having your Surgery?
~Lisa
Referral:April 4th, 2012.Letter Received for Orientation:June 4th, 2012.Orientation: Sept. 24th, 2012. Blood Work: Dec 14th, 2012. Dietician: January 30th, 2013. ECG Done: January 30th, 2013 Gastroscopy: Feb. 5th, 2013. Social Worker: Feb. 8th, 2013(Canceled, due to snow storm). Abdominal Ultrasound: Feb. 12th, 2013. Surgeons Appt. Feb. 20th, 2013. Social Worker(Rescheduled): Feb. 25th, 2013. Internist: March 4th, 2013. Meet the Surgeon: March 12th, 2013.No Sleep Test Needed. Opti Started: July 16 - 30, 2013.Nutrition Class: July 18th, 2013. PATTS: July 19th, 2013 Surgery: August 2nd, 2013.
see I forgot the slippers! Toronto East 
Maybe an MP3 player for music?
Referral Oct 2012~Orientation May 31/13 at Ottawa Civic~Dr.Dent assessment July 16~Nutritionist and Behaviorist Sept 17~ Ultrasound Oct 17~Second appointment with Nutritionist and Behaviorist Nov 6~Approval for RNY!!~BLADDER CANCER DISCOVERED~Currently undergoing treatment for cancer, plans switched from RNY to sleeve...~GOT DATE FOR SURGERY...AUGUST 18th, 2014 with Dr. Yelle*....February 7/17...2.5 years post up and doing great. Starting process for OHIP funded panniculectomy...
Kleenex they do not supply them any more. Soap, beside comfortable clothes to wear home big and loose. is very important. Hair brush. House coat was important to me. If you have sleep apnea you need to take your machine. Make sure you leave rings, earrings etc at home. Take a list of your meds they will ask what you are on. Good Luck
Slippers for walking the halls. I brought pjs but didn't wear them, but i did put on underwear as soon as i could (felt way too exposed!)
I brought books and magazines, but didn't read much.
Cell phone and charger - i felt very disconnected from the world so this was a lifesaver to chat with friends, check news, etc.
Best wishes!
