hernewselfie 43 Posted September 23, 2016 What did you take to the hospital? My surgery is on Wednesday!!! I'm making a list of what all I need. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted September 23, 2016 Pillow -Stayed in the car for the ride home Lip Balm Face Wash Kindle phone/charger change of panties. I had my clothes on for about 2 hours before taking them off, so I wore the same clothes home. They ask you to bring as little as possible, and they provide everything you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onedeterminedchick 118 Posted September 23, 2016 I took a robe, toothbrush, toothpaste, & phone charger that's it. I wore a comfortable jogging suit and hard bottom slippers to hospital and wore the same thing back home. They gave me a tube of lip moisturizer. Took shower when I got home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted September 23, 2016 I only took my husband. I was there 8 hours, had surgery, slept, and went home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mantjievanikap 36 Posted September 24, 2016 Oh! Shoot...I forgot to pack him in Sent from my VFD 700 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browneyedgirl41 176 Posted September 24, 2016 Mine was outpatient surgery, so I wore the same clothes (black top and black yoga pants- cotton and comfy), my abdominal belly band to put on after surgery, slippers (didn't need them as I had to wear knee high compression hose and socks (it was a really sexy look lol), my driver's license (ID), my insurance card, some aquaphor for my lips, my iPad (didn't use it), and my phone. Oh, and I had gas x strips with me. People said I might need them right away. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hernewselfie 43 Posted September 24, 2016 Thank you all!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted September 24, 2016 I took: My robe and slippers so I "felt pretty" walking the halls chap stick my lavender soap and body lotion--I wanted to smell like "home"=--not "hospital" my cell phone and charger tooth brush and paste My rosary---couldn't hurt, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaadan79 19 Posted September 24, 2016 Mine was outpatient surgery, so I wore the same clothes (black top and black yoga pants- cotton and comfy), my abdominal belly band to put on after surgery, slippers (didn't need them as I had to wear knee high compression hose and socks (it was a really sexy look lol), my driver's license (ID), my insurance card, some aquaphor for my lips, my iPad (didn't use it), and my phone. Oh, and I had gas x strips with me. People said I might need them right away. Good luck to you! Did you use the gas x strips? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 24, 2016 Extension cord for phone and iPad chargers! Lip balm, pillow for ride home and a few trashy novels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted September 24, 2016 moisturizing wipies! I had lavender wipies. They were SO comforting and made me feel a thousand times better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ocgirl15 667 Posted September 24, 2016 Most of what brought didn't get used.... But a phone charger is critical. If I could do it again I would bring my own pillow. Also bring your baggiest cloths to go home in. Extra roomy sweats. The swelling and IV Fluid will bloat you and you don't want anything tight on the ride home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G8rgrl72 18 Posted September 26, 2016 What did you take to the hospital? My surgery is on Wednesday!!! I'm making a list of what all I need. Thanks!Adding to everyone's list are gas x strip and Biotin moisturizing oral rinse. I haven't had mine yet but I've had loads of folks tell me to make sure you bring them. Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fredbear 397 Posted September 26, 2016 The gas they pump you up with is in your body cavity, not your stomach. The Gas-x strips won't do anything. "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G8rgrl72 18 Posted September 26, 2016 The gas they pump you up with is in your body cavity, not your stomach. The Gas-x strips won't do anything. "When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. " Although that is true, you may experience gas when you begin taking in fluids. I'd err on the side of caution. Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites