What to take to the hospital

[Soontobeskinnyme 21]

Hey guys!

I'm getting closer to survey and wanted to start purchasing the items needed for the hospital. Any suggestions?

[ShellMilliner 233]

There's a really great thread here that has great ideas. Me I brought my kindle (which I never actually looked at), my cell and charger, slippers, robe, comfy shorts and baggie shirts and of course personal products. I never actually used anything except my slippers, robe and phone (and personal products). The hospital gowns were comfortable enough and I didn't want to mess up my own clothes incase of sickness, blood, etc... I really just walked and slept in between getting poked and prodded.

Here is the thread: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/181994-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-upcoming-weightloss-surgery-thread/

[LSF 264]

Just a cell phone, charger and toothbrush. The hospital gowns are easier. JuSt wear 2 so you are not flashing everyone.

[Zane's Mom 184]

Chapstick.

Comfortable shoes to walk the floor. I kept kicking my iv stand and was glad I brought my slip on sketchers so it didn't hurt

[Soontobeskinnyme 21]

Anything for gas?

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

As far as the gas, walking will help and they will give you any meds that you may need.

I used chapstick, personal products, cell phone and charger. I even brought an extension cord for my cell phone, which helped a lot. I also brought a back scratcher. It was sooooooo helpful.

[maidenofmidas 1]

^{a pillow. LIke a throw pillow from your couch. I held it against my abdomen, it made it a lot easier to sit up, cough, sneeze. I am 6 days post op and still have my pillow in my lap at all times. Good Luck!}

[desertgirl_74 114]

Along with the stuff everyone else mentioned. I brought my knitting project with me, and I'm glad I did! I ended up not feeling bad after surgery, and I was so bored sitting in my hospital room. I would say bring something to keep your time occupied just in case you need it.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I brought:

- small travel pillow to brace my stomach with, and it was amazing. I used it for weeks

- biotene moisturizing mouthwash to help with dry mouth and I was so glad to have it.

-gowns,robes,slippers

-toiletry items

-make up ( I work in the hospital where I had surgery and had at least thirty people a day checking on me)

-heating pad which I never used

-small throw to keep me warm

-nail polish (they wouldn't let me wear nail polish for surgery. I painted my nails the second I got back to my room)

I have a tendency to overpack LOL

Good luck on your surgery!!

[VSGmary 418]

If you are heading to Mexico, possibly an English/Mexican dictionary to help with communication.

[Rhonda137 12]

I didn't stay overnight. I took my favorite slippers, chap stick, toothbrush and toothpaste, , phone and charger, and Gas-x. And of course loose clothes to wear home.

[Swampdoggie 477]

Eye drops. Everything about me was dessicated, was very glad to have known to bring chapstick. Also had a shawl which I used as a neck pillow and to cover my derriere when I walked around. Lastly, wet ones. I liked being able to wash my hands and the table etc when I wanted.