Hospital bag

[shessoonsleeved 23]

Hello All!

So I'm super excited for my scheduled sleeve next month on the 26th but I keep thinking about my hospital bag.

What's one thing that you didn't pack with you but afterwards wish you did?

[Missy161 395]

I actually just took a small backpack with just a change of undies, makeup and tooth brush. I learned a long time ago that I always thought I'd read or do a craft but really when you're in the hospital rest is what you really need. I've heard people say they brought gas x strips but others say they don't work. I'd say less is more. You probably won't need anything.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

[Allie589 171]

I brought underwear, loose fitting comfy pants, a tank top and my bathroom bag. I didn't wear a bra home bc my incisions seemed high and I didn't want the pressure of the wire. I also brought flip flops-easy to slip on.


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

[pumpedandready 27]

I took underwear and pj's, my toothbrush and toothpaste and some deoderant. I didn't need any of it stayed in my gown and stayed commando was easier. I did brush my teeth with the hospital stuff.

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[Molly23 275]

I brought a toothbrush, toothpaste, underwear, loose pants and a no seem sports bra and extra loose tshirt. I was super bloated from the CO2 in surgery so I was glad I sized up on the tshirt so it wasn't snug on my incisions. I also brought a couple tampons and pads. My nurse warned me that many times surgery can cause the start of a period and I was lucky enough to have that happen so I was glad to have things ready post surgery. I've heard hospital pads are a little thick. I also brought some slip on/mule sneakers but I suppose flip flops would work as well. Also I brought wet wipes and deodorant. I didn't get to shower in the hospital so it helped me feel better to freshen up a bit. I packed a bunch of other stuff but I think the rest stayed in my bag.
Best wishes for your surgery! Hope all goes well!

[Allie589 171]

I brought a toothbrush, toothpaste, underwear, loose pants and a no seem sports bra and extra loose tshirt. I was super bloated from the CO2 in surgery so I was glad I sized up on the tshirt so it wasn't snug on my incisions. I also brought a couple tampons and pads. My nurse warned me that many times surgery can cause the start of a period and I was lucky enough to have that happen so I was glad to have things ready post surgery. I've heard hospital pads are a little thick. I also brought some slip on/mule sneakers but I suppose flip flops would work as well. Also I brought wet wipes and deodorant. I didn't get to shower in the hospital so it helped me feel better to freshen up a bit. I packed a bunch of other stuff but I think the rest stayed in my bag.
Best wishes for your surgery! Hope all goes well!

I got my period too, and you're so lucky you brought your own pads bc the hospital ones may be left over from the 60s!! I was glad to have loose pants and underwear bc of that! Prior to that though I was commando with the gown. I also brought my facial cleansing wipes which was nice to have.


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

[shessoonsleeved 23]

I brought a toothbrush, toothpaste, underwear, loose pants and a no seem sports bra and extra loose tshirt. I was super bloated from the CO2 in surgery so I was glad I sized up on the tshirt so it wasn't snug on my incisions. I also brought a couple tampons and pads. My nurse warned me that many times surgery can cause the start of a period and I was lucky enough to have that happen so I was glad to have things ready post surgery. I've heard hospital pads are a little thick. I also brought some slip on/mule sneakers but I suppose flip flops would work as well. Also I brought wet wipes and deodorant. I didn't get to shower in the hospital so it helped me feel better to freshen up a bit. I packed a bunch of other stuff but I think the rest stayed in my bag.
Best wishes for your surgery! Hope all goes well!

Thank you so much for responding! I had no idea about your period possibly being brought on

[shessoonsleeved 23]

I took underwear and pj's, my toothbrush and toothpaste and some deoderant. I didn't need any of it stayed in my gown and stayed commando was easier. I did brush my teeth with the hospital stuff.

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Thank you!

[shessoonsleeved 23]

I brought underwear, loose fitting comfy pants, a tank top and my bathroom bag. I didn't wear a bra home bc my incisions seemed high and I didn't want the pressure of the wire. I also brought flip flops-easy to slip on.


5'7 HW: 256 SW: 248
CW: 235 At 2 week post op GW: 150
Fantasy GW: 135 Sleeved 8/7

Good point about the incisions, thanks for responding

[shessoonsleeved 23]

I actually just took a small backpack with just a change of undies, makeup and tooth brush. I learned a long time ago that I always thought I'd read or do a craft but really when you're in the hospital rest is what you really need. I've heard people say they brought gas x strips but others say they don't work. I'd say less is more. You probably won't need anything.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 191 GW 135

That's true I wasn't sure about the gas strips either. Thanks so much for responding

[lalame 56]

Robe to walk around in. The staff makes you walk around the floor to move your body and it's cold.

[Keeda85 4]

Hi , I'm 5 days post op... sleeved 8/22 and I would suggest to bring a pad or adult diaper or whatever because I had a lot of nausea and dry heaving and it would cause urine incontinence every time I was puking. I'm just keeping it real ... lol I also literally slept and was focused on getting the the 5 rounds of 10- 1 oz Water cups down . I did manage to brush my teeth but mostly slept, walked ( bring slippers) and drank. I was released the next day after surgery. Good Luck , you'll do great!