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

Recommended Posts

What do you normally take when you stay in the hospital after surgery?? My last class is next Wednesday and I talked to the gentleman at my Dr office because I haven't heard back about my edg to get it done and he said he could put me on the schedule for August 26 at 8 am he said he sees my last class is next wed I said yes sir he goes well I will submit all your paperwork to your insurance and if everything goes well we will do your gastric bypass on the same day as the edg I'm so freaking stoked right now!!! Prayers and positive thoughts and vibes would be greatly appreciated

Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm taking:

Insurance card

Chapstick

Phone and charger

Flip flops

Comfy clothes for ride home

Biotene spray (sp?)

Gas x strips

Ear plugs

Eye mask

Kindle

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

These are good lists and close to what I brought. The things I really used while in the hospital were: phone/charger, Chapstick, a couple of magazines, flip flops, comfortable clothes to wear home, and a hairbrush with rubber band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

These are good lists and close to what I brought. The things I really used while in the hospital were: phone/charger, Chapstick, a couple of magazines, flip flops, comfortable clothes to wear home, and a hairbrush with rubber band.

I'm thinking about chopping my hair off before surgery it's down to my butt right now but I'm so scared lol but I want a new look for a new me

Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my VSG on 6/30 and it helped that I had a small pillow to hold against my abdomen when riding home so when my husband hit bumps in the road it didn't hurt as bad and with having the seat belt on.

Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Carissa05 has good advice. The hubs brought me a pillow and I sandwiched it in half under the seatbelt. It made the 2 hour ride home a lot more tolerable.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Under the General Weight Loss Forum, subforum General Weight Loss Surgery Discussion, there is a thread re: the "official" list of what to pack for surgery. It is 38 pages long! Although it was started in 2010, there are more recent posts, too. It took me hours to go through it, but I learned ALOT.

Hope this helps.

My RNY is Monday, & I've almost finished packing & preparing food for my family, cleaning house, paying bills, etc. Whew!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery and I do not even remember what I took. It was very minimal. I think the most important thing was my wife. The hospital I was in allowed your spouse to be there overnight. She helped me get around when I did my walking every couple hours. I will recommend that when you check into the hospital make sure that they put a trapeze bar on the bed. This will help you get in and out of the bed.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I brought a lot of stuff from lists I read on here... What I actually used was, a extension cord for my phone charger, toothbrush, clothes for the ride home and flip flops, my hair stayed in a bun the whole time..... I didn't experience gas but I did bring the gas x strips in case... My hospital had a movie network on there tv's so I just tried to rest.... But they come in so often it's impossible!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

MEDS

CHAPSTICK

UNDERWEAR

ROBE

TOOTHBRUSH/ PASTE

HAIR TIE/ head band

MAGAZINE/ crossword puzzle/ soduko/ cryptograph and pencil

BOOK

SMALL BLANKET FOR RIDE HOME and pillow

Biotene mouth spray.and losengers instead of the wash

back scratcher

eye mask/ earplugs

heating pad

gas x strips

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

MEDS
CHAPSTICK
UNDERWEAR
ROBE
TOOTHBRUSH/ PASTE
HAIR TIE/ head band
MAGAZINE/ crossword puzzle/ soduko/ cryptograph and pencil
BOOK
SMALL BLANKET FOR RIDE HOME and pillow
Biotene mouth spray.and losengers instead of the wash
back scratcher
eye mask/ earplugs
heating pad
gas x strips

did you have a lot of dry mouth? Im wondering if i should get this biotine spray.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@Michilingi the Biotene spray is great. My mouth was super dry after surgery. I use a cpap machine and at night I spray it because sometimes the machine dries my mouth.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

  • 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

    ×