Hi everyone, I am having my sleeve put in in 2 days. I am so nervous about it and cant stop being nervous. I have been on a liquid diet for 8 days now and even though it was hard I toughed it out. I am looking forward to my new life and cant wait to start losing all this extra weight. Thanks to this sight I have an idea of how it will be and I know it will not be easy but I am ready for it.

Can anyone give me any ideas on what things to take on my overnight bag?

Anything will help and any kind of support will be appreciated.

Wish me luck:crying:

Nice loose street clothes for coming home in as your tummy will be bloated, Your own pjs or gown and robe is nice, a magazine to riffle through, a notepad and pen to jot down things they suggest for you, a camera is nice, hairbrush, wash cloths, lip stuff (chap stick or gloss) Gas X strips, ask for meds there for acid reflux or soreness etc.

Extra panties to tuck your tube and pouch into, slippers or socks for walking around the floors with, a change of clothing for getting to the hospital and any outings afterwards.

Don't know where you are going or how long your stay will be but these are the basics I found I needed three weeks ago when I had mine done in Tijuana.

Relax, and enjoy the experience, you'll be just fine!

Cheeers,

Donna

Stoongal hit the nail on the head..... said about everything.

I brought my personal night gowns, but ended up just using the hospital gowns.

Only suggestion I could make was to take your measurments the night before- you will be amazed at the difference!! Keep a journal, with measurements, food experiences etc.

Will be thinking of you!

Hi and welcome! We are so happy to have you join us. Something else I took was a heating pad. It felt really soothing to lay it across my tummy and back after my surgery.

Thanks for the pointers guys. I am nervous but this site has helped a whole lot.

Carlouv - welcome to VST, we're glad we're able to help you out and will be here after your surgery to help you with any questions you may have. If you check out the thread "Dr. Aceves Information" there is a post of a list of things recommended to bring with you - that added to Stoongal's list, and of course the beloved HEATING PAD, will probably give you as a complete list as possible.

I was so glad to have my heating pad too. I only took one pair of shoes...my crocs, and wore them there. Great for showering, non skid on the floors, easy to slip in and out of. No need to pack more shoes. I took some comfy socks, and my own PJ's.