40 Year Old Latina in Need of Any Kinda of Curves. Dominican Republic, DO

Well I was going w/ my mom and there was some medical issues so we had to push our date to Sept 15.. Which is coming up soon! Starting all the medical check off's next week. Last hemoglobin check was 13.5 so I feel decent.. but still gonna bust in more more iron. Still lots of packing to do and items to pick up. Would love any shares on what you took and ended up using vs. what you didn't use. Also did anyone have problems getting pain meds from their doctor? Or was their paperwork enough.

Got my iron up to 12.9 (Needed an infusion but it worked).. still taking tons of iron so hopefully it'll be super high. Holding down at 5'6" / 172 - Ugh pretty uncomfortable.. but would rather lose the weight AFTER surgery (I've had weight loss surgery) so it's just simple eating change..
Putting together my supply list now - if you have any recommendations on what you wish you took that you didn't - I'd love to hear it.

Also - How do you guys handle the cash/electronic thing. Im taking down a TON of cash w/ me. A little scared to carry all of it on me - Once I pay for the surgery I'll still have a few hundred for massages and stuff.. Do i just keep it in my bag at the Recovery House?. Im also taking my cell phone or iPad to keep in contact - however - how do you keep those items safe? Anyone have anything taken/stolen?

Figured I'd add a little information about myself. And add some current photos of myself. I'm 5'6" and 170lbs. Although I'd like to lose some weight before the surgery (My normal is about 145-150) I think keeping the fat will end up serving me better. I'm eventually going to get my thighs done as well later this year. Healthwise Im great.. However I am normally Anemic (due to my weight loss surgery) and am currently at 10.7.. My Dr. has prescribed me Iron Infusions.. and i have one more left.. Im also taking that Pur Iron Water every day in hopes I can get this number up. Luckily I'm on Depo so not having a period helps.