Post-op please help! Packing for hospital

[belovedlove 2]

I was interested in suggestions for things to bring to the hospital for my VSG procedure. I would like to know what to bring, what worked and what didn't work, etc. I have my procedure on June 2! I am excited, yet nervous. Thank you in advance for helping me with this!!

[ChattyChatterton 4]

Gas x is key!! Lol. If for some reason you can't get up right away and walk you'll want to have the GasX strips. I got sick from all the meds they gave me and was vomiting, so I was glad to have my toothbrush, toothpaste, and most importantly the mouthwash. And lastly on the ride home from the hospital a pillow to put on your stomach. It helps when it's a bumpy ride. Good luck to you on your journey!!

[OregonTeacher 63]

Really, the only thing I Used from home was my pajamas on day two.

[aelovelady 243]

I bought all kinds of crap, pjs, bathrobe, slippers, books, magazines etc. didn't use a thing except for my bathrobe, when I went hall walking. Total waste of money.

[Karen Hoeppner Torrey 8]

Cellphone and charger, toothbrush and toothpaste, robe, loose clothes and underwear for ride home. hair ties if you have long hair that kept it out if the way. Slippers or they will provide you with socks if you forget. Everything else wasn't necessary.

Be careful on the gas x my doctor would not allow it so check with him or her first.

Edited May 31, 2015 by Karen Hoeppner Torrey

[Bigdogdad 17]

Biotein was a life saver. Dry mouth from hell after surgery. Toothbrush tooth paste slip on slippers and robe. Everything else stayed in bag. Get up and walk as soon as possible and keep moving. Good luck and don't look back.☺️

[hellohealthy 32]

I literally used my cell phone and charger and my toothbrush in the hospital and I used a pillow on the ride home.

[NewNewMe 277]

Loose clothes to go home in. A bathrobe, cell charger, and lip balm. Toiletries. I brought a kindle but never used it. Slept most of the time there.

[red37 116]

Bathrobe, slippers and cell phone.