Surgery in 3 Days...
My VSG is scheduled to go down in 3 days. I'm very excited, not really nervous, just anxious to get this party started.
I know I've seen tons of threads about "what did you bring to the hospital" and they even give us a check list (most humorously, they advise against bringing a large tv... which means... someone has brought a large tv and they felt it necessary to add to the "rules).
I'll be at TWH. I realize that anything I bring is "at my own risk", but there will be nearly an entire day where I won't have any visitors. Do you think it's "safe" to bring my iPad and iPhone? I'd like to be able to keep in touch with family, especially those far away. Of course, I won't walk down to the vending machine and drop my iPad off there for safe keeping. But within reason, within my room, should it be OK? I don't know if we have a locker or anything.
Referral: February 2015; TWH Orientation: April 2015; Social Worker: June 10, 2015: Nurse Practitioner: June 11, 2015; Nutrition Class: June 15, 2015; Psychometry Assessment: June 16, 2015; Nutrition Assessment: July 22, 2015; NP follow-up: July 28, 2015; Surgeon Consult: August 28, 2015; Surgery: November 6, 2015; Operation: VSG
I was at TWH and I brought both mind you I knew where it was at all times even going to the washroom it went with me. and I was grateful to have it especially in the evenings. Also my ipad has cellular data so it was automatically online to surf the web.
HW 312 SW 289.5 Current Weight 135
SURGERY OCTOBER 15, 2013 Toronto Western Hospital - Dr. David Urbach
I'm definitely bringing my iPad to keep myself occupied but my husband will be around to babysit it while I am in surgery tomorrow so it won't go missing. Once I'm in my room it will be by my side the whole time.
Best of luck with your surgery!
HW=268.6; Opti day 1=268.6; SW=254.6; Referral Aug 2014; Orientation at HRRH Feb 13, 2015; Meet Dr.Klein July 23; Dr.Glazer Aug 6; SW & RD Sept 3rd; RN Oct 23rd; 2nd Dr.Klein Sept 16; PATT call Oct 8th; Start Opti Oct 21; PATT appt Oct 23rd; RNY 12:00pm Nov 4, 2015
Good luck! Sending you great vibes
Referral: February 2015; TWH Orientation: April 2015; Social Worker: June 10, 2015: Nurse Practitioner: June 11, 2015; Nutrition Class: June 15, 2015; Psychometry Assessment: June 16, 2015; Nutrition Assessment: July 22, 2015; NP follow-up: July 28, 2015; Surgeon Consult: August 28, 2015; Surgery: November 6, 2015; Operation: VSG
I brought my iPhone and was in the hospital for 5 days as I had a complication and I had no trouble. I too brought my phone with me when I walked the halls and also when I went to the loo. hehe.
I am sooo happy for you that your surgery is so soon! Sending good thoughts your way and you're in great hands at TWH!!
It isn't easy being green - Kermit the Frog
This post just reminded me -- when I was in for my surgery I had my cell with me. One of the gowns they gave me had a pocket for the heart rate monitor. Once they took the monitor off it was perfect for carrying my cellphone, especially in the bathroom ;) totally forgot I did that!! I tried to keep that gown so I could have the pocket.
Good luck T!!! Can't wait to hear from you post surgery.....but only when you are feeling up to it. 
@GUELPH GH*Orientation:Feb 26/15*RN:Mar 2/15*NUT&SW:Apr 13/15*NUT RN SW Jun 25/15*NUT Jul 30/15*Surgeon list Sept 30/15*Post Op Nut Class Nov 16/15*Appt wi surgeon Dr Natasha P-Hong Nov 20/15*PATTS Jan 5/16 745am*Start Opti Jan 4/16*Surgery January 18/16 Dr Jules 1030am*
