What's in your hospital bag? [VSG edition]

[leliwhoaoh 27]

So, I tentatively have my surgery date of September 7th (pending insurance approval of course- I still have one more weigh in to go, fingers crossed!]...

This got me thinking of what to pack in my hospital bag. To those of you who have already been sleeved, what was in your hospital bag? Were there things you took you didn't necessarily need? Did you wish you had brought a particular item with you?

I haven't submitted my paperwork to my insurance but I'm already so excited and trying to plan ahead

[Clarevoyant 347]

Do a search for Overnight Bag and you'll see lots of ideas!

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

Lip balm, an extra long charger cord for my phone, and a comfortable, cotton sports bra (no underwire) that fastens in front.

Everything else I needed, the hospital provided. IMO don't worry about stuff like pajamas or slippers -- the hospital will provide gowns and no-skid socks for you. The hospital gowns are designed to accommodate things like IV poles and drains, which your own clothes are not. Plus, let the hospital deal with any laundry issues if you happen to bleed or puke or dribble IV Fluid or wound drainage all over whatever you are wearing. Just be sure to put an extra one on, facing backwards, when you go out walking.

Have whoever is picking you up to drive you home bring a pillow to tuck between your abdomen and the seat belt.

Wear loose fitting, comfy clothes (empire waist dress or similar) to the hospital and plan to wear the same clothes home.

If you wear glasses, bring a case for them.

Good luck!

[SilentBotts 138]

I brought some loose pajama pants to wear home, my kindle, phone plus chargers, also my CPAP tubing, they had a machine for me at the hospital.