Originally Posted by
coopersmom
Congratulation on your surgery date! It's perfectly normal to be a little nervous, especially when people point out "they're cutting 3/4 of your stomach off" hah! I was totally hush hush about my decision, only my husband knows. I just didn't want to deal with anyone else's opinions once I made my own mind up to do it.
The hospital essentials IMO are lip balm and my own pillow (for sleeping and the ride home). Didn't have time or the energy for the magazines and my iPad I brought. I was sure to shop and have everything I would need once I got home beforehand too. Broths, protein shakes, sugar free pops, sugar free jello.
Best of luck to you, you are in for an exciting time!