What To Pack...

[linda305 173]

Hey guys surgery is on December 3 and i don't know what to bring to bring with me to the hospital. I don't know how many days i will be there. Can someone give me some ideas. Thanks

[Seela 1,187]

You won't need much. I brought my toothbrush and toothpast. A couple changes of underwear, my cell phone, charger and extension cord. A long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt ( you might get cold, even if you never do, it changes after surgery.) Slippers that are good for walking around the ward. And something very loose and comfortable to wear home. Oh,, I also brought my own pillow because theirs suck! Good Luck!

[linda305 173]

Thanks

[Guest Sleeved&NotLovinIt]

The only thing I can add to Seela's advise is to bring a small FIRM pillow with you to aid you in getting in and out of bed and it's good support when you cough. Couldn't find a pillow that I felt was 'firm' enough in stores so I wound up going to a thrift store and found the perfect one right away.

I would also take hand lotion. You w/b in and out of the bathroom and washing your hands a gazillion times. I didn't think twice about it until I got home and the tops of both hands were tore up. It took 5 days using lotion at home to get them back to normal. Doing dishes burned!

[kraney 219]

Lip balm is a must! Plus many women start their period right after surgery so I would take some feminine care products just in case. Good luck on your surgery!

[wildlyme 42]

Gas x strips and biotene.

[wildlyme 42]

Gas x strips and biotene. And a dash of makeup for that after surgery photo op! Lol

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi! There is a whole forum for this. I examine it daily to make sure I have everything ready .

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/181994-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

[gomekast 559]

Gas x strips...and chargers for your phone if you bring one. Besides that you'll be fine.

If you plan on showering there then bring travel sizes of those things.

I didn't because I just didn't care. I was covered up and spent most of my time focusing on sipping. You won't have time for much else besides sleeping, walking a lot, and sipping.

Keep it simple is my advice.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Chap stick!!!!!

[byebyebelly 79]

I am a over preparer and I packed nearly my whole bathroom and bedroom... the only thing I used was my chapstick and pillow for my tummy for the ride home.