my surgery is march 13 th!

Here ya go, a long list of things you might need.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

If you have surgery in your hometown -- then the hospital will provide a gown, socks, even a toothbrush, etc. In reality, the only thing I "needed" was the Biotene spray for dry mouth. Really. I didn't feel like reading and I was in such a short time, I didn't have time anyway. If you are big texter, your phone!

Sorry -- I just saw "carry on" luggage -- disregard my previous post!

lotti

i didn't bring ANYTHING to the hospital (clean undies )

no book, phone - texting, posting??? are you kidding me??

I agree with Mutlover's first post

i wore sweat pants to hospital - so when i left, i had something comfortable to wear around my new sore tummy

i know many people here post on the board til the "very end" before WLS

i can even visualize just before being put to sleep "jane doe" says to the doc, "oh wait, i gotta write one more thing on the board!!"

sorry, not for me guys

i slept most of the 2 nights i was there, tried to drink and walk - but mainly successful with sleeping

have a lot of practice with closing my eyes and slee.......oh my, i think i just dozed off

good luck with surgery

speedy recovery

most people take FAR too much.

all you really need is your phone, a few changes of clothes, extra underwear, toiletries, an extra pillow and your medication.

Under garments

Soft sports style bra

Gas X

Crystal light

Brush (no need for make up)

Passport or birth certificate and ID

Cash (for tipping)

Clothing (workout style/ stretchy) for 3 days while in the hospital I just wore the gown because it was easier

Antiseptics to clean incisions while in the hotel

Body wash/ facial cleanser/ lotion

Footies/ socks ( I was terribly cold)

Laptop to keep in contact with family.. I didn't use my cellular phone

I think I covered everything, if you have any questions do ask. I stayed at the Marriott and hospital was Mi Doctor