Surgery day--what to take with me?

[huligoo 75]

My surgery date is coming up 6/26/13

Im curious as to what I should take with me...

What should I pack in my overnight bag?

I know I need Gas X strips and my cellphone/charger...

What about toiletries?

What should I wear? A comfy summer dress? or just yoga pant and t shirt?

I would love some feedback!

Thanks

[MizzouGirl 148]

I packed some jammies, t-shirts and shorts and didn't use any of them. It was easier just wearing the nightgown provided by the hospital. I did bring my own toiletries but everything was furnished by the hospital so I didn't need to. Might want to ask the nurse who calls you to pre-register what is provided in the room. I read on here to bring chapstick so I did but didn't really need it. Baby wipes were nice as I could use them to clean up. And, definitely phone and charger - I didn't need much other than that. Good luck!!!

[******** 397]

I too brought a bunch of clothes because I wasnt sure if id be hot or cold and I just wore the gown the entire time. When it came time for me to walk around I was glad I had some big underwear to put on...after the catheter was taken out. To the hospital I wore some yoga pants, a tshirt, undies and a sports bra and wore the same thing home, but had fresh underwear. I brought my makeup and a hairbrush because for me when im feeling like crap I like to look a little decent...I put the makeup on the next day (I only stayed one night). I also brought chapstick and that helped with the dry lips after surgery. Finally I brought an eye mask to wear over my eyes to block the light because I had a roommate, I brought headphones to block the sound of her hacking all night and the hospital gave me ear plugs...and the best thing I brought was my neck pillow...I used it when sitting up.

[djnkidz 12]

Comfy jammies for sure. I was so happy to get out of the hospital gown it was so hot and you will feel better when you are up and walking around. Good luck I was sleeved on 5/28 and love it

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Check out this sticky thread: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

[Atlgadgetgrrl 6]

I bought a couple of maxi dresses at Walmart. They were cheap, worked as pajamas, and my tummy/incision sites appreciated the empire waistlines!

[Damaris67 76]

I did wear a shoulderless summer dress in the hospital... and everyday for 2 weeks. It was great! You will have monitors glued to your chest. This kind of dress makes it super easier. The gown is too confusing.

I went back to work at week 3. All I wear is lose dresses.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I packed some extra undies and a cotton leisure/sports bra that hooks in front, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, Shampoo & other hair products, lip balm, socks with rubber no-skid things on the bottom, my phone & charger, & my kindle. I knew I would wear home the same thing I wore to the hospital -- loose comfy dress with an empire waist (I wore it all of 45 minutes on the day of surgery since I had to be there for prep at 5:30 AM -- it wasn't dirty!).

Turns out the hospital provided no slip socks -- but mine were cuter so I wore them instead after the nurses approved them. Didn't use the shampoo because I was too busy sipping and walking to shower (kinda gross, I know). For walking in the halls, I just used two hospital gowns, one forward and one backward.

The one thing I wished I had but didn't was a small firm pillow to hold against my tummy when getting in and out of bed, coughing, etc. I really recommend bringing that unless you know that the hospital provides one.

[Lirpa 10]

This is all great info. I have my surgery on Tuesday June 25th. Nervous.

[megansmommy123 57]

I brought a ton of stuff, and didn't use most of it. :-) I used the gown they provided, it was just easier, and I had a lot of diarrhea from the antibiotics I was on, so it was easier to have the gown. I did use the slippers I brought, and my own pillow. I also loved the sugar free hard candy, it was nice to suck on something that had flavor. I also took a shower the next day, so it was nice to have my own toiletries, but the hospital did have some there if I needed them.