What to take to the hospital? How long did you have to stay?

@nrosa0311

I wish had before and after pictures, but before weight loss I avoid having my picture taken.

I had Roux-en-Y , was over 10 years ago and no regrets. Was in hospital 3-4 days if I remember right. Stayed one extra day because very nauseous afterwards.

What to take hospital:
- Obvious - slippers, robe, toothbrush, hairbrush, etc…
- Whatever you wear to hospital you can wear home
- I took crochet project with me for something to do. If read, take book or kindle.
- Phone and CHARGER !
- Maybe notebook and pen to take notes for any instructions, though they usually print out instructions when discharged.
- When go home, have person picking you up bring a pillow. I had 40 minute ride and place pillow over abdomen during drive. You're going to be sore and helps with bumps on road.
- Insurance cards. If have to pick up prescription at hospital pharmacy before leaving.
- Leave any valuables, jewelry, etc at home. Will not need.

Hope that helps and good luck. Let us know how it went next week.

Oh goodness that’s coming up! I had the Roux en y surgery 10/7/2022 and was in the hospital from Friday until Sunday. Everything I can think of to bring Laurie mentioned already. I guess comfy clothes to walk in if you don’t want to wear a hospital gown when you do your steps.
Congratulations on your progress already and good luck on Friday!

I shopped for the softest, thin cotton bathrobe I could find. I found one at target. It was easy to slip on and off, I could wrap it completely around me and it had a soft tie belt. It also was thin enough that if I was chilly in bed, I could put it on top of my gown and still sleep comfortably. I got cold a lot so it was a good thing to have day and night. But not a great big fluffy thing, a really thin, almost T-shirt type material that slips on and off with ease was the trick.

God speed ….today first day of the rest of your new way of life ….let me know how you are

@nrosa0311, thinking of you and wishing a smooth recovery. When you feel up to it, I'd love to hear how you are doing. Did you bring your charger like @roch suggested so you can stay connected 🙂 ?

I feel like things went great. Dr had a plan b and had to use it due to my history, but she assures me that it is still in line to help me meet my goals.
I'm feeling some pain and a lot of reflex. They just removed the pain button.. so we will see! I'm a little nervous

And yes I remembered my charger!!! Took a Pic too and found one from May.

Here is the Pic

Yes!! And I think pretty good. Things had to be changed up a little because of my history but I'm very pleased. Biggest concern is acid reflux but we are managing that.
And yes a charger is a must!!

I'm here and doing good.. slow and steady with the fluids.. warm is better! Acid reflux is the worst complaint I have but learing to work around that. So happy to be on this side of it!