I know there is a thread like this already but I'm

using my phone and it's acting weird so I can't find it. I'm getting banded on Thursday and have so much to do before then so I want to pack my bag today. What should I bring (I know the essentials such as clothes and toiletries )? Anything a must have after surgery ?

Are you expecting to be outpatient or staying overnight? I was outpatient and literally took nothing to the hosp with me. I only wish I had taken a small pillow for the car ride home...

Are you expecting to be outpatient or staying overnight? I was outpatient and literally took nothing to the hosp with me. I only wish I had taken a small pillow for the car ride home...

I'll be staying overnight

I was banded on 8/24. I wore yoga pants with a low waste so I could wear them home. That was the best move. Also wore flip flops. Didn't bring much--just an extra t-shirt and undies. My doctors give a "Bari-bear" for coughing, etc to hold so you don't jar the abdomen. It rocks. If your doctor doesn't give one, bring a small thick pillow for the car ride home. Good luck! A little over a week in, past the week of liquids and on to the mushy foods. Feeling great and ready to exercise. Best of luck.

You might also want a robe. You'll be expected to be up and walking fairly soon and we all know those stupid hospital gowns don't cover your backside. I wore mine to cover my exposed butt so I could get to the bathroom without flashing anyone lol.

You might also want a robe. You'll be expected to be up and walking fairly soon and we all know those stupid hospital gowns don't cover your backside. I wore mine to cover my exposed butt so I could get to the bathroom without flashing anyone lol.

oh yes that's a good idea. I hate hospital gowns. thanks for the tip

Most defiantly a pillow to put on your tummy for the ride home. Chap stick.

Don't over pack.... i was a nurse on a barriatric floor. If you are only staying overnight, just bring essentials.....toiletries, fav pillow for ride home, and clothes that are comfy and easy to get in and out of. Most people "sleep it off" the night after surgery, then in am you have a "meal" if it stays down .....poof....discharge. That is, if you have only a band. Make sure things are cool at home.....so when you get home you can just veg for a day or so...... I remember one nice person brought 3 pieces of luggage....was discharged before she even opened them. that is just my opinion of what to bring.

You know what? I didnt bring a thing. Granted it wasnt an overnight stay.... but I handed my license to hubby and just brought myself. I didnt need anything while I was there. They gave me socks for my feet and bottled water to drink. 7 hours I was in the car on my way home. Just my personal experience.

i brought my hubby, toothpaste/brush, chap stick, underware and a sundress (easy to slip on). thats it.