Hospital bag....what do I need?

[Zane's Mom 184]

I took my athletic shoes and I'm glad I did.

I was by myself most of the time and I had to get up and walk as much as possible

Walking in socks or light house shoes was uncomfortable because I had to walk with my bulky IV stand and I would unfortunately kick it. So when I wore my sturdier shoes, my feet thanked me for it.

If your lucky enough to have someone to keep the stand out of your way, maybe it's no concern.

I needed the Chapstick and charging cable. That's it.

Good luck to all the new losers.

[Lisa_85 118]

I used nothing in my bag. I barely even used my phone. I would bring a extra underwear/bra/ socks whatever you wear to the hospital where to go home. Make sure it's lose around you belly area!!

[Dub 9,922]

I took an Anker charger for my iPhone.....gave me three recharges....all I needed.

Had some movies downloaded to my iPhone.

Earbuds.

Underwear and gym shorts.

Slip on New Balance sneakers.

Saline spray for nose.

I brought a bunch of Gas-X but didn't use a single strip.

[sweetsavannah 20]

I definitely overpacked for the hospital and used very few things I brought! I recommend wearing the same clothes to the hospital that you'll wear home. Besides that, bring chapstick (my hospital provided this), your phone, ID/insurance card, iPad or book or something similar, chargers, extra underwear, gas-X strips, and your favorite pillow.

I walked the hospital in the gown and socks they provided. Never had any desire to make the extra effort to change out of anything lol

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I took pj's, underwear, maxi pads because I heard that women often get their periods right after surgery(which I did need because I started spotting), deodorant, lip balm, listerine pocket pack breath strips, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, tooth brush, socks and slippers and my body pillow(that was the best thing I brought!!). I ended up wearing pj's home from the hospital because I knew I was going to go home and try to rest and it made no sense to dress in clothes then change again when I got home. I didn't even put shoes on, just socks and house slippers. My hospital provided lip balm, toothpaste, tooth brush, body wash, Shampoo, and lotion, so in the end, I didn't even use the ones I brought with me. Trust me, you don't need or will want an extended list of junk to take to and from the hospital.

[kamcrwdr 2]

I'm traveling to Turkey, from Qatar, for my VSG. I will be there for six days. Anyone have extra suggestions for things to include? My surgery will be the day I arrive. Thanks in advance.

[amandastearns 79]

I was sleeved on 2/18 and I'm getting discharged today and I honestly didn't use anything I packed for the most part. I would suggest a hair tie for women with log hair and Chapstick. I was unable to use gas x I brought and didn't wear any of my clothes. You're going to do great!

[fat_free 463]

I brought a book, my iPad, my iPod, cream, slippers and pjs. What I used actually used.....my slippers. Day one I was completely out of it and slept, showered and walked with the OT on the ward. Day two I showered, walked with OT and was discharged by 2pm. So for me it wasn't necessary to bring anything else. However, I wasn't in the hospital for long and it was in my local hospital so I didn't need to travel either

[Catmom4 149]

I was in the hospital only for about 24 hours so I definitely overpacked. I definitely used the extra long phone charger and lip balm. I wore home what I wore to hospital, loose sweat pants and big t-shirt. Didn't use my gas x strips or my biotene mouth wash until I was home. I used a hospital gown because I was on a cardiac monitor with wires going everywhere and I had an IV so wearing my own gown would have been difficult. I used my own flip flops when getting up out of bed to go to the bathroom and walk around my room.

[midorigal 16]

What I used:

Robe

Chapstick

Phone charger

Brush

Tooth brush:paste

Did not use:

Slippers

Extra change of clothes

Hospital provided:

Grippy socks

Heating packs

Tooth brush/paste

Face towel

Body wash

What I didn't expect is that they sent me home w/pretty much everything in my room: basin, pitcher, toiletries, pillow, and and extra stuff I wanted. I wish I had more room in my bag. Haha!

[Bellalover 43]

This is good stuff! Thank you! Surgery on the 29th!!!

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