Contents of my Hospital Bag - WLSurgery.com

Tatiana · 23rd August, 2011

So, this is what I've packed in my hospital bag (yes, it might be 4 weeks away but I've already got my bag sorted out!!)

2 x nightdresses
1 x pair pj's
knitted wrap to wear in bed/chair
pair of slippers
toiletries in bag
towels and flannel
toothbrush and paste
book to read
DS and games and charger
small battery fan and spare batteries (rechargable)
tissues
wet wipes
dettol wipes (sorry, after 17 years in the NHS, I just have to!)
loose elasticated skirt to wear for journey home
clean underwear
sports cap bottle of water
bottle of NAS squash
sanitary towels (just in case!)
lip balm
small cushion/pillow for comfort and journey home

I know they have tv's you have to pay for so have put money aside for that as well.

Still to go in is my mobile phone and charger.

Can anyone think of anything else I should pack?

Tatiana

Butterfly83 · 23rd August, 2011

Wow Tatiana, your well prepared, your list is very similar to what I carried. I wish you all the luck in advance x

suzz69uk · 23rd August, 2011

wow super organised x

Miss Tickle · 23rd August, 2011

Gosh-you're well prepared! I found my dressing gown pretty essential to cover my rear end as I spent a lot of time in a hospital gown with a catheter in. I also found earplugs a boon at night and had some great kips in hospital ! I didn't use my jim-jams, and didn't read much as morphine seemed to inhibit my concentration

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lilmissairhead · 23rd August, 2011

i think i may save that list for when i have mine lol

mazbrad · 23rd August, 2011

wow well sorted. i tick my list off by yours lol this time 3 days i be all dun n dusted and on the shiny losers bench

Ali_B · 23rd August, 2011

Agree with Miss Tickle - ear plugs.

lynne08 · 23rd August, 2011

I would add a good bra and a top to the list. lol! .... but seriously, you have composed a great list there. maybe some magazines? silly question, but are you able to have a shower or bath soon afterwards? .... also, I'll def be packing my straighteners... just in case!

mazbrad · 23rd August, 2011

oh never thought of ear plugs. will make sure i take some. thanks .. see who needs hospital info when ya got such a widespread knowledge on here.. xx

suzz69uk · 23rd August, 2011

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Originally Posted by lynne08

I would add a good bra and a top to the list. lol! .... but seriously, you have composed a great list there. maybe some magazines? silly question, but are you able to have a shower or bath soon afterwards? .... also, I'll def be packing my straighteners... just in case!

Yup showers readily available x

MelD · 23rd August, 2011

Wow! You are soooo organised! I have my op a couple of weeks after yours and I have't even thought about what to take yet! I think it's because I find it hard to believe it is happening until I have my pre-op assessment!!

Tatiana · 24th August, 2011

Thanks for all the comments,

I think the worst admission will be that my bag was packed as soon as I got the date from the hospital over a week ago!!

I did think about the ear plugs but I'm able to sleep anywhere at any time, including in hospital, so I don't think I will worry about them.

I have got a few magazines I can pick up to take with me but have packed a book at the bottom of my bag for when I'm more awake - I may still put them in the bag before I go in - after all, I've got another 4 weeks until I go in!!

And, it is in complete contrast to my usual laid back style!! Last year I did a 3 week cruise travelling from India to Southampton through the Middle East and Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, I packed my bags the night before the cruise and managed to take everything I needed!!

Tatiana

Big an Bouncy · 24th August, 2011

Tbh you probably wont read anything or use your ds,you are in one day then its all getting/giving info,shower,gown,checks etc.Have your op then you are on hdu overnight,sleeping on and off cos of hourly obs.Next day if you are ok they have you sitting out then walking round the corridors,washed etc,doc comes to check you.You are sleeping most of the day again.2nd night still unsettled as you are uncomfortable.Up next morning washed,see doc and should be told when you can go home!Maz x

Kelly-Dawn Westcott · 25th August, 2011

Hey, your list is Spot On!!!
For my surgery, I took an old tanktop, (that was big anyway, so I DEFINITELY wasn't going to need it again) I split the top of the arm of one side, added some velcro (or a button) (to allow for the IV)and I was able to wear my regular clothes!!.

tiffanyxo · 26th August, 2011

you gave my some good ideas for my list thank you and i hope you the best for your surgery!

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Miss Tickle Really Likes to post Miss Tickle's Profile Albums Miss Tickle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th January, 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,355 Thanks: 69 Thanked 173 Times in 169 Posts Rep Power: 122 Consultant: Mr Mirza Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Open Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 25th July 2011 Height: 5' 10" Gender: Female Start Date: which time??? Start Weight: 340lb Current Weight: 221lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: July 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.8 Current BMI: 31.7 Goal BMI: 22.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 119lb Weight to Lose: 67lb % Lost: 35% %EWL: 71.5%	Gosh-you're well prepared! I found my dressing gown pretty essential to cover my rear end as I spent a lot of time in a hospital gown with a catheter in. I also found earplugs a boon at night and had some great kips in hospital ! I didn't use my jim-jams, and didn't read much as morphine seemed to inhibit my concentration ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Miss Tickle xx 10lbs lost B4 pre-op.Pre-op diet -15lbs Post Op Diet: GOALS: Christmas 2011 under 17 stone- DONE Birthday 2012 lose 8 stone (16st 3lbs) No Done 15.1.2012. Valentines Day 2012-under 16st Done 5/2/12 2nd Hosp Follow Up 30/3/12-be OVERWEIGHT 14st12lbs Easter Day 2012-14st 11lbs Surgiversary- Be 'NORMAL'-12st 4lbs or less Post op Wk 1:- 6lbs Wk 2:-10lbs Wk 3:-3.5lbs Wk 4:-5lbs Wk 5:- 3.5lbs Wk 6: - 4lbs Wk 7: - 5lbs Wk 8: -3lbs Wk 9:-3.5lbs Wk 10: -2.5lbs WK 11: - 6lbsWk 12: -3lbs Wk 13: -2lbs Wk 14: -2lbs Wk 15:-4lbs Wk 16: -3lbs Wk 17&18: -5lbs Wk 19& 20:-4lbs Wk 21: -1lbs Wk 22: 25.12.2011 - 4lbs Wk 23: -2lbs Wk 24 - 2lbs Wk25: -4lbs Wk 26:-1lb Wk 27:-1lb Wk28: -2lbs Wk 29:-1lb WK 30: -1lb Wk31: Wk 32: Wk 33: Wk 34: Wk 35: Wk 36: Wk 37: ( Easter Day 2012)

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mazbrad Likes to post mazbrad's Profile Albums mazbrad's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th June, 2010 Location: durham Posts: 784 Thanks: 204 Thanked 101 Times in 100 Posts Rep Power: 98 Consultant: mr balupari @ srh Funding: NHS Surgery Type: bypass Surgery Date: 26th august 2011 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: 30th may 2010 Start Weight: 296lb Current Weight: 213lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: unsure BMI Information: Start BMI: 46.4 Current BMI: 33.4 Goal BMI: 21.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 83lb Weight to Lose: 73lb % Lost: 28.04% %EWL: 60.6%	oh never thought of ear plugs. will make sure i take some. thanks .. see who needs hospital info when ya got such a widespread knowledge on here.. xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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MelD Regular Member MelD's Profile Albums MelD's Photo Gallery Join Date: 10th August, 2011 Location: Islington, North London Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 1 Consultant: Mr Elkalaawy Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve (Pre-Op) Surgery Date: 24/10/2011 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: 6/9/11 Start Weight: 314lb Current Weight: 303lb Goal Date: However long it takes! BMI Information: Start BMI: 49.2 Current BMI: 47.5 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 11lb % Lost: 3.5% %EWL: 7.1%	Wow! You are soooo organised! I have my op a couple of weeks after yours and I have't even thought about what to take yet! I think it's because I find it hard to believe it is happening until I have my pre-op assessment!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ xxMelDxx

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Tatiana Likes to post Tatiana's Profile Albums Tatiana's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th August, 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 520 Thanks: 8 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts Rep Power: 14 Consultant: Mr Humadi Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Date: December 16th 2011 Height: 5' 8" Gender: Female Start Weight: 293lb Current Weight: 239lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: When I get there!! BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.5 Current BMI: 36.3 Goal BMI: 23.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 54lb Weight to Lose: 85lb % Lost: 18.43% %EWL: 41.8%	Thanks for all the comments, I think the worst admission will be that my bag was packed as soon as I got the date from the hospital over a week ago!! I did think about the ear plugs but I'm able to sleep anywhere at any time, including in hospital, so I don't think I will worry about them. I have got a few magazines I can pick up to take with me but have packed a book at the bottom of my bag for when I'm more awake - I may still put them in the bag before I go in - after all, I've got another 4 weeks until I go in!! And, it is in complete contrast to my usual laid back style!! Last year I did a 3 week cruise travelling from India to Southampton through the Middle East and Mediterranean via the Suez Canal, I packed my bags the night before the cruise and managed to take everything I needed!! Tatiana Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter lynne08 likes this.

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Big an Bouncy Forum Master Big an Bouncy's Profile Albums Big an Bouncy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th August, 2008 Location: Maghull Liverpool Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 423 Thanked 834 Times in 797 Posts Rep Power: 998 Consultant: mr kerrigan Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 21.2.2011! Height: 5' 5" Gender: Female Start Date: 09.2.2011 Start Weight: 267lb Current Weight: 197lb Goal Weight: 170lb Goal Date: Christmas 2011 BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.4 Current BMI: 32.8 Goal BMI: 28.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 70lb Weight to Lose: 27lb % Lost: 26.22% %EWL: 59.6%	Tbh you probably wont read anything or use your ds,you are in one day then its all getting/giving info,shower,gown,checks etc.Have your op then you are on hdu overnight,sleeping on and off cos of hourly obs.Next day if you are ok they have you sitting out then walking round the corridors,washed etc,doc comes to check you.You are sleeping most of the day again.2nd night still unsettled as you are uncomfortable.Up next morning washed,see doc and should be told when you can go home!Maz x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Bust:44in Waist:39in Hips:42in

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Kelly-Dawn Westcott Regular Member Kelly-Dawn Westcott's Profile Albums Kelly-Dawn Westcott's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th August, 2011 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 1	Hey, your list is Spot On!!! For my surgery, I took an old tanktop, (that was big anyway, so I DEFINITELY wasn't going to need it again) I split the top of the arm of one side, added some velcro (or a button) (to allow for the IV)and I was able to wear my regular clothes!!. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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tiffanyxo Regular Member tiffanyxo's Profile Albums tiffanyxo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th August, 2011 Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 1 Consultant: Dr. Kruger Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Roux En Y Surgery Date: August 30, 2011 Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Weight: 260lb Current Weight: 260lb Goal Weight: 150lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 46.1 Current BMI: 46.1 Goal BMI: 26.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 110lb % Lost: 0% %EWL: 0%	you gave my some good ideas for my list thank you and i hope you the best for your surgery! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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