What to bring to hospital?

[anonmom 95]

I'm having surgery on Thursday and it just occurred to me that I need to bring a bag to the hospital. And I hate packing. It gives me insane anxiety.

When I had my daughter, six years ago, I packed totally wrong for the hospital. I was told to pack clothes that I wore when I was around 6 months pregnant. What a joke! I literally lost 9 pounds after giving birth, pretty much exactly enough to account for the weight of the baby plus the placenta. And my feet were so swollen when I got out that I had to wear a pair of slippers home because none of my shoes fit.

I remember some people on my mom board saying they put makeup in their hospital bags, but I honestly don't care what I look like when I'm recovering. In my pre-op class they said NOT to bring meds, that they would give us anything we take regularly, plus anything we need for any pain or discomfort.

When I gave birth they had me in hospital gowns the whole time. I only got dressed to go home. Is it the same way with bariatric surgery? If so, I really only need a baggy shirt, leggings, undergarments, socks and slippers, right? Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, I guess. What else?

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[sleevinpops 303]

I'm bringing some gasx strips, hot Water bottle, and maybe a stomach binder (I saw a few posts that recommended, but gonna check with the doc too). Toothbrush and change of clothes should do it. I'll be interested to see other recommendations though. Good luck! We're almost there!

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

It really depends on how long you are staying in for but the things I took and used were:

Change of clothes for going home (baggy dress as I couldnt stand anything round my tummy)

Toiletries/hair brush

GasX strips

Lip balm (dont use Vasaline if you are on oxygen after the surgery!!)

Mobile and charger

Ipad/kindle and charger

Some magazines

3 nightdresses (I stayed in 5 nights)

For the drive home, my husband brought a pillow so I could put the seat belt round it.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@anonmom

I meant to add best wishes for the surgery and speedy recovery !!

I will save you a seat on the losers bench

Kate

[Alfred Day 90]

My surgery was on Nov. 30, and I took a bunch of stuff and didn't end up needing any of it. If I had it to do over again, all I would take would be:

Clothes that are easy to put off and take on for the trip to and from the hospital. (Sweat pants and a t-shirt)

Toothbrush and toothpaste (some funky breath after the surgery)

Cell phone and charger.

I brought my ipad, books, magazines and all sorts of other stuff to kill time and ended up not even touching any of it. Even the cell phone I only used to make sure my ride was on it's way. Even deodorant ended up being useless as I only really needed it when I left the hospital, and I ended up taking a long shower when I got home anyway.

[anonmom 95]

Hmm, I already bought the gas X strips, but was planning on leaving them here. Did they let you use them in the hospital?

My surgery is at 2:30 pm, so I was told I might have to stay 2 nights since not everyone is ready to go in the morning after an afternoon surgery, but I didn't know there were insurances that let you stay 5 nights!

I'm thinking I will keep it pretty simple. Obviously I need my phone and charger, but I agree that there should be no need for a bunch of stuff to keep myself occupied. I'm sure I'll sleep more than normal due to the pain meds.

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[maxine brown 44]

"I only brought my sleep apnea machine and I only have to stay too day's

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[maxine brown 44]

P.s. doint forget to bring a pillow for your ride home to put under your stomach and thay going to get you up walking with in for hour after surgery you are going to be fine I will be praying for you God bless you

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

Hmm, I already bought the gas X strips, but was planning on leaving them here. Did they let you use them in the hospital?

My surgery is at 2:30 pm, so I was told I might have to stay 2 nights since not everyone is ready to go in the morning after an afternoon surgery, but I didn't know there were insurances that let you stay 5 nights!

I'm thinking I will keep it pretty simple. Obviously I need my phone and charger, but I agree that there should be no need for a bunch of stuff to keep myself occupied. I'm sure I'll sleep more than normal due to the pain meds.

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I am in England and went private, I could have stayed up to 7 nights if I didn't have any issues but wanted to go home sooner.

Kate

[50yearoldme 157]

I'm bringing gas x, lip stuff, and some biotene spray. I've been told the dry mouth is terrible!

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[tani 105]

I'm having surgery on Thursday and it just occurred to me that I need to bring a bag to the hospital. And I hate packing. It gives me insane anxiety.

When I had my daughter, six years ago, I packed totally wrong for the hospital. I was told to pack clothes that I wore when I was around 6 months pregnant. What a joke! I literally lost 9 pounds after giving birth, pretty much exactly enough to account for the weight of the baby plus the placenta. And my feet were so swollen when I got out that I had to wear a pair of slippers home because none of my shoes fit.

I remember some people on my mom board saying they put makeup in their hospital bags, but I honestly don't care what I look like when I'm recovering. In my pre-op class they said NOT to bring meds, that they would give us anything we take regularly, plus anything we need for any pain or discomfort.

When I gave birth they had me in hospital gowns the whole time. I only got dressed to go home. Is it the same way with bariatric surgery? If so, I really only need a baggy shirt, leggings, undergarments, socks and slippers, right? Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, I guess. What else?

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Some nice thick slipper socks. Hospitals are cold so those would help with that and also prevent you from slipping when they have you walk. Those hospital socks suck. (imo) I also brought a robe and wore over my hospital gown when walking. Luckily the IV is long enough for your sleeves and won't cause issues (for me anyway).

[erica_ozzy73 241]

I'm having surgery on Thursday and it just occurred to me that I need to bring a bag to the hospital. And I hate packing. It gives me insane anxiety.

When I had my daughter, six years ago, I packed totally wrong for the hospital. I was told to pack clothes that I wore when I was around 6 months pregnant. What a joke! I literally lost 9 pounds after giving birth, pretty much exactly enough to account for the weight of the baby plus the placenta. And my feet were so swollen when I got out that I had to wear a pair of slippers home because none of my shoes fit.

I remember some people on my mom board saying they put makeup in their hospital bags, but I honestly don't care what I look like when I'm recovering. In my pre-op class they said NOT to bring meds, that they would give us anything we take regularly, plus anything we need for any pain or discomfort.

When I gave birth they had me in hospital gowns the whole time. I only got dressed to go home. Is it the same way with bariatric surgery? If so, I really only need a baggy shirt, leggings, undergarments, socks and slippers, right? Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, I guess. What else?

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I packed too much.... thinking i was travelling for a week on holiday lol.

My packing should of only contained.. 2 nights stay

1 pair of pjs and a light dressing gown ( you'll be walking the ward) ....

I pair of thongs or slippers

Couple of pairs of knickers

Bras or crop top

Something to wear home ( or just the stuff you wore in)

Toothbrush n Paste n toiletries ( remember it's only 2 nights )

Phone charger

Magazine maybe

Bugger all...

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[Jazzzyjay 222]

Sounds like everyone has got you covered. I also brought an extension cord. Good luck to you!!

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[stormid 7]

If you take any specialty medicine bring it also.

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[AGreenEyedWolf 97]

My bag includes the following:

Kindle & charger

Phone & charger

Toothbrush & paste

Gas-x strips

Deodorant

Brush

hair tie

Clothes to go home in

Case for my glasses

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