Gastric Sleeve Surgery Checklist, Any Thing Im Forgetting?

[mchez1986 6]

Hello everyone!!!! So after months of appointments, copays and pre-op diets, the date is finally here!!! My surgery is tomorrow, December 8th, I am so nervous/excited to start my new life. Its funny because my grandma and I have the same surgeon but are having different procedures, sleeve for me, bypass for her, and they are both tomorrow. Hoping to have the same room or at least a private room, I dont mind paying alittle extra lol. So here is my checklist, any suggestions please feel free to add, thanks!!!

• Comfy clothes to go home in
  
• Toiletries
  
• Gas X Strips
  
• Chapstick
  
• Phone/charger
  
• Nasal spray
  

I feel like I am leaving something out.....

[LeahG 16]

I brought my own pillow just to be more comfy.

Also, I couldn't sleep at night so I was glad I brought along a couple of magazines to read.

Flip flops were nice because they make you get up and walk so a nice easy shoe to slip in and out of is good to have.

OH, and FACE WIPES! I felt gross after surgery and the face wipes/make-up remover wipes were a God send. They were so refreshing.

I bought Gas X Strips for after surgery and did not need them at all...I am almost 4.5 months out and still haven't opened the box.

Good luck tomorrow!!!

[mchez1986 6]

flip flops are a great idea!! And face wipes are a must for me too, thank you soo much for the suggestions, I am literally packing them right now lol

[his2my2our4 120]

Do you have long hair? You may want to bring something to tie your hair back. I wasn't really doing the whole, get up and get pretty routine, so my scrunchies were a must! Good luck to you and your grandmother tomorrrow..how awesome!

[mchez1986 6]

yes my hair is about shoulder length, so I will pack some hair scrunchies thank you for the suggestions, they are much appriciated!!

[Knee2010 54]

I packed a pair of loose fitting elastic waist shorts and a loose fitting tee shirt (and loosest fitting pair of panties). My first walk up and down the hallway was in a hospital gown but my 2nd walk was in my shorts!!! I took a pair of crocks instead of flip flops, they were just a tad bit more comfy for me. I also took a freshly laundered soft fleece throw blanket, even though I wasn't cold at night, just having it the bed being able to smell "home" made it a little easier to rest.

Good luck tomorrow!

[waldy43 4]

I brought some sugar-free halls and sf cherry life savers because my mouth was so dry after surgery.

Good luck!

[Deigh 15]

Thank you for posting this! I go tomorrow and was wondering what to pack.

[Sleevie WonderLand 41]

A small firm pillow to use for support on your tummy when you're getting up out of bed. It really helps!

[mommyofLDS 52]

A small pillow! If you don't think you'll need it in the hospital, it will help a ton for the ride home. Use it to splint your stomach when you go over any bumps, need to cough/sneeze, or laugh. It helps with discomfort.

[illgeturhairdid 176]

Honestly, the best thing I brought with me was my laptop. I didn't want to pay for TV and it was nice to have at night with a sleeping room mate. Also, don't be afraid to ask for anything you need. I definitely needed the pain medicine and don't be scared to take it.

[Less of Leslie 90]

Wear to the hospital what you want to go home in. BUT, remember, you WILL be swollen, so make sure it is nice and loose. I wore a loose shirt but my regular capri yoga pants, the pants were too snug to go around my tummy when I came home, I had to sag them a little! And bring some magazines, the wait before the surgery can be lengthy.

Good Luck!