It is almost the big day!!

If you have and are bringing a CPAP, and this is no joke, bring your own distilled water. At GBMC they don't have distilled water, they have and gave me sterile water. I used it for all 4 days and it has made my machine and all it's parts stink horribly. I happened to have an extra mask and tubing to change, so I know longer have to suffer, but if I didn't, I'd be screwed.

Hey girly ---I don't have a CPAP machine, but that is a good thought for people who do have one! I am so happy to hear how well you are doing ---your status keeps me optimostic, especially since we have the same surgeon!! Thanks hunny you are truly the best, will they give me a schedule of our support groups at our surgeons office?

 Chapstick is surly a must...wish I would have known.  I brought a comfortable pair of pajama pants (big ones) and a big comfy tshirt so that I would have something to wear to walk in.  Sounds like you got it all covered so Good luck to you and you are going to do amazing!!!  6 days out and down 15 for me, loving the life.

Wowww down 15lbs in 6days! Now this is inspirational! Congrats and keep up the good work, and thanks I was thinking Pajama pants to walk in!

I havent had my surgery yet but I hear its a good idea to bring something comfortable to wear when you leave the hospital. Maybe some soft pants like sweats. Wishing you the best.

Awwwh thanks knowbetterdobetter, I hope your surgery date comes soon!

Donna the best chapstick for me was Blistex cold & allergy lip soother its green tea & honey...OMG my lips were so dry in the hospital (I am talking about skin peeling and all) and I put this on and my lips and they felt like heaven. So now this is the only chapstick I use and now I have my whole family using it...

I did also bring shampoo/conditioner and body wash, on my third day I was finally allowed to take a shower because they stablized my BP, and the shower felt so good.

They provided me a special pillow so I didn't need one of those, and I got to keep it. The only other things I brought were slippers, my robe, and pj bottom to make it easier when I walked.

I wish you the best of luck in your upcoming surgery.... 

Thanks honey I am going to go and get me some!

I had my surgery on 12/20/11 and those sponge things were the bomb!  I do not think I would have been able to rest at all if not for those things.  I would also suggest a toothbrush and/or mouthwash.
I had a bladder infection right after surgery but we (doctor, nurse and I) figured it out quickly and I only had to stay one extra day in the hospital.
I am home now and doing good.  My doctor requires 3 weeks of a modified liquid diet so I am drinking away. I am looking forward to soft foods.  I have also been able to walk everyfday since surgery.  I did 1/2 mile today and hope to increase it each day.  I do not want to have to have plasic surgery.  I want this to be it! 
I hope you have an uneventful surgery and are home quicky.  I know that I had to wait 6 months before my insurance company would approve my surgery and that was the hardest part as they needed one more thing and one more  thing before they finally said yes. 
I read a lot of post and I am grateful this web site is here.

Martha

Thanks, and keep up the good work! I want to work out as well so that my skin won't be loose! Good luck and I will keep all of you guys posted!
                 My OH family is the best!