Re: *Needs immediately pre-op

[Guest guest]

Lee Anne -

I put a DS FAQ in the files section last year that might contain some

helpful information. Below the URL below, I have put an excerpt from that

file. You can find it at (may have to copy 'n paste into your browser):

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/duodenalswitch/files/DS%20Frequently%20Asked%2

0Questions.doc

Items you may want to bring to the hospital

q Soft, comfy shorts to wear under hospital gown (so as not to be exposed

when walking the halls) Some folks also get two hospital gowns one for the

front and one for the back

q Slip on shoes

q Nightgown

q Robe

q Clip-on fan

q Back scratcher

q Personal address book and calling card

q Books/magazines (though few actually get read)

q Powder

q Chapstick

q Baby Wipes

q Neck pillow

q Toothbrush/toothpaste

q Hairbrush and hairbands

Items you may want to have on hand to have at home after your surgery

q Some people find an oversized recliner is most comfortable for recovery

q Handheld shower head

q Shower seat

q Body Pillow

q Ice shaving machine

q Baby Wipes (to use instead of toilet paper - softer on the tush)

q Wiping aid (insert Nina's url here), or wooden spoon (to help reach)

q Tums

q Gas-X

q Products for bm/gassy odor:

For freshening the air -

q Ozium spray (found in automotive section of discount stores)

q Ultra-Citrus spray

For internal deodorizing (deodorizing from inside out) -

q Devrom (you can get a free sample at www.parthenoninc.com)

q Acidophilus (found at GNC or any herb store)

Food you may want to have on hand for your return home

q Protein drink mix (Designer Protein from GNC or Optimum Nutrition has been

recommended http://www.optimumnutrition.com/)

q Sugar-free jello

q Crystal Lite

q Broth

q Cottage Cheese

q Soup (ie. Bean 'n Bacon, Split Pea)

q Yogurt

q SF pudding

q Cream of wheat

HTH -

Kris G

Cincinnati, Ohio

5'7 " , 40 years old

8/22/00 - 283 - BMI 44.3 - Size 22

8/22/01 - 139 - BMI 21.8 - Size 6

Reached goal set by Dr. of 147 at 9 months/3 wks.

ciao to 144 lbs. & 150 inches in 1 year

Open BPD/DS 08/22/00

Bowel obstruction surgery 4/21/01

Dr. Maguire, Kettering OH

HumanaFreedom Plus Plan

iwillbefit@...

http://www.newlifeteams.org

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