Hello all. My sleeve is scheduled for May 3rd here in Indiana, and I'm wondering what I should bring to the hospital, as well as what items should I have in my house for after surgery besides clear liquids and vitamins? I'm sure this has been discussed somewhere already, but the search tool isn't cooperating with me right now. Thanks y'all

Hit the food/recipe forum for the place to order samples of Protein powders.

As for stuff to take to the hospital, I believe in packing light, but to have some essentials to make the stay more enjoyable.

1) Chapstick, Blistex, lip balm of some sort (I know you're a man, but believe me, chapped, dry lips suck)

2) comfy undies, and lounge pants to wear home

3) I took my own slippers to walk in, non-skid bottom

4) I took some lotion, shampoo/conditioner all travel size

5) Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash

I didn't take books or magazines, nothing to keep me occupied. There is typically a tv, and you'll be walking, sipping and sleeping so no need for all that other crap in my opinion unless you really like that kind of stuff.

As for stuff to have at home, it kind of depends on your diet progression.

sugar-free popsicles, broth cubes (so I could control the taste), Gatorade G2, those flavored herbal decaf teas were lifesavers for me, warm fluids worked so much better. Cream Soups, greek yogurt, sugar free pudding packages (not the pre-packaged stuff, the powder stuff in the box)

Here's a link I send to everyone in the pre-op/prep stage:

http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/

A heating pad is pretty awesome for the gas pains, as is Gas X strips.

Best wishes ! ! !

Just what I was looking for. Thanks Tiff!

Great information above by Tiffykins. Not much to add...but there is a thread on this forum specifically for what you will need and suggestions from other vsg patients.

Go to > FORUMS > scroll down to GENERAL SLEEVE SURGERY DISCUSSIONS > select OFFICAL WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR SURGERY topic.

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery!