QUESTION:

"I'm having surgery soon, what will I need for my hospital stay or for shortly after???"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this question comes up here so much - I felt it would be a great idea to start up an official thread. My plan is once I think the list is great enough, I'm going to create a checklist for all the folks out there that will be sleeved shortly and have the above question. Then if you are around long enough and as much as I am, and someone has that question you can just lead them to this thread. Fair enough?

Sometimes it's just nice to have everything all in the same place, kinda following the WalMart rule of thumb. They are very successful, aren't they?

Anyway, please start with your suggestions and I'll get my MSWord fired up. I'll also start with the first suggestion:

Comfy Pajamas, underclothes, and slippers or warm cozy socks...

Hospital Stay Checklist.doc

Hello everyone. I'm a band to sleeve revision scheduled for May 16th! Getting here has been a long and often miserable road. I am so excited to be beginning this new journey. I really messed up by not being prepared when I had my band put in and that is not going to happen again. So, I spent some time today compiling of list of things to get in the next month. It's suited to my tast so there is no pudding and only vanilla flavors (no chocolate or strawberry). Also, everything is pre-packaged (making it more expensive) because I have two kids who keep me extremely busy and a husband who works all the time. I quit drinking carbonated beverages and caffeine a couple of months ago and gave up alcohol (almost completely ) in January. I never though I would be able to do that (of course I am really fightin replacing with eating)! Anyway, just in case this may help someone here it is:

For Day of Surgery

Ear plugs

Eye mask

Chapstick

Warm blanket

Ear buds for TV

Gas X (couple of different forms)

Slippers or Socks

Belly Binder

Nightgown

Belly bear or pillow

Phone charger

Milk of Magnesia

For Weeks 1 and 2 May 16^th – May 31^st

21 Carnation Instant Breakfast Vanilla (Pre-made)

28 Fat free or low fat cream Soups (strained before eating)(see list at end)

28 No sugar added Greek Yogurts

3 Cartons chicken broth

3 Cartons beef broth

1 Carton skim milk

14 Jello snack cups

6 Cans crushed pineapples in Water or light syrup (for smoothies)

7 Bananas (for smoothies)

1 Carton OJ (for smoothies)

6 Mangos for smoothies

For Weeks 3 and 4 June 1^st – June 14^th

1 Large box of quick Quaker Oats

14 Fat free cream soups (see list at end)

21 No sugar added Greek Yogurts

14 HMR or Healthy Choice etc. frozen dinners (to put in blender)

1 Spinach (to put in blender w/ frozen meals)

1 Broccoli to put in blender (to put in blender w/ frozen meals)

1 Box of instant mashed potatoes

14 Prepackaged snack cups of unsweetened apple sauce

4 Cans of chicken for chicken salad

1 Jar of Hellman’s low fat mayo

Vitamins and supplements

Mulit-Vitamin – Bariatric Advantage Convenient Daily Packs (30 day supply)

Biotin – Nature’s Bounty 5,000 iu

Protein – powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored, Unjury strawberry sorbet, and Unjury chicken Soup

Vitamin D – highest dosage (I'm African -American (so my Vit D is always low) but with enough other stuff mixed in that my mom has osteporosis. Go Figure!)

I also already have every heartburn medicine (both OTC and prescription) at home but if you do not probably good to have it on hand.

Tylenol - liquid or chewables if I can find them. I get migraines so I am sure one will hit me.

Cream soups may include from Campbell’s Brand – FF Cream of Celery, FF Cream of Chicken, FF Cream of Mushroom, FF Broccoli cheese, Healthy Request Cheddar Cheese Soup, Cream of Potato Soup (sparingly)

Thanks for the list...

Do not over pack.

Pack?? I go in to any surgery with gym shorts and a button up shirt and flip flops. Put them in the little bag they give you...... Leave in the same. Done. (Guy simple.)

Hello,

How can I get a copy of these lists? I am sure they would help me prepare!

Thanks so much!

Hello,

How can I get a copy of these lists? I am sure they would help me prepare!

Thanks so much!

Go to the very first post in this thread and she has it listed as a document.

Tylernol cold and throat is the only liquid I could find. The just call it that to put price up. No chewables anywhere.

sugar free popsicles...they were only way I got get Fluid in. 8 weeks post op and my favorite thing still!

I can't open attachment on iPhone, do I need to be on PC?

This thread is amazing! My surgery isn't scheduled yet, but I saved the list already. So excited

Things that I needed and used during hospital stay

- sweat pants (couldn't change out of gown because of IV so I just put on pants lol)

- cell phone

- iPod

- book

Things I wish I had during hospital stay

- sleeping mask (to block out any extra light)

- extra sleeping pillow

My surgery was on a Tuesday morning, I didn't leave until Wednesday at around 6ish. the stay wasn't bad at all, just try and keep yourself occupied.

Baby wipes is the only thing i say to bring and I just got home from the hospital today

Hi,

I have been seen a bit of talk about dry mouth. I currently use Biotin Dry mouth gum, and Biotin Dry mouth rinse. They help increase saliva, prevent dry mouth from medication (thus resulting in fewer cavities) and provide immediate, long lasting relief. I have my date for May 21st. Glad to see all these lists here.

Hello all, I am still pre op. I am hoping my insurance approves my gastric sleeve so I can have the surgery in July. I just want to thank you, reading yall's comments and suggestions has helped me and I have printed the hospital checklist

I did not need any of this stuff. It was easy to just pack the bare minimum and I didn't miss a thing.

Clothes I came in/left in

Night gown

Slippers

Couple changes undies

Comfy sweat pants and t-shirt

Travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush

Phone, charger

iPod

Kindle (or a book if that's your style)

Wallet and a pen

I get so excited reading these posts. I am still about 4 months out and it is dragging by. This post keep me excited. You are a wonderful group to cheer others on. Thank you!