Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What to pack for hospital?



Recommended Posts

I just received a call yesterday that my surgery is in 10 days!!!! Can anyone advise what I want to pack for the hospital (2-3 day stay)?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

pjs, reading material, cell phone, your own toiletries, comfortable loose clothing to wear home,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yup,that's it...I needed my own toiletries and my Kindle. Didn't even bring my purse.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I brought tons of stuff.

Never used anything but my phone.

They really have everything you need.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also took a bunch a stuff and didn't use anything but my phone, charger, pj bottoms, and Chapstick

Lots of luck!

Surgery date 7/25/12

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

All of the above I also bought listerine strips, head scarf, phone charger

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Chapstick. Chapstick chapstick chapstick!

Comfortable clothes, phone and some shoes you can slip on for waking the halls.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Biotene was my best friend, Had surgery at 10:30 am on Monday didn't get to drink anything until Tuesday at 2:30. My was like dust. It was my best friend and chap-stick. Otherwise you wont need a whole lot.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pj and cell phone they give you the rest

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

pjs' date=' reading material, cell phone, your own toiletries, comfortable loose clothing to wear home,[/quote']

And charger for phone or tablet. Lip balm. Slippers. Your own pillow for sleep and for comfort on the ride home. Someone said the johnnies were more comfortable in the hospital than pj's but a robe to cover your backside when you walk the halls is a must. I've started packing my bag, too. Surgery Thursday! :-)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Only things I took was my cell phone and charger, iPad and charger, Chapstick, socks, underwear, sweatpants and pads/tampons just incase and my pillow. I wore comfy loose fitting clothes to the hospital and wore them home. Didn't even use my iPad. I was either sleeping or walking.

HW: 331 SW: 11/26/12 319lbs CW: 225 05/03/13 GW: 157

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×