I Am coming from Canada to TJ Mexico for a VSG with Dr Ortiz at the OCC Feb 4,2014. Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on what to pack. I obviously know the basics but was wondering if there is anything you wish you would have brought with you?

I haven't gone down yet as my surgery isn't until January 27th (also with dr Ortiz) and from what I've been reading, pack light. This is what I'm planning to bring:

1 pair of pajama pants

2 pairs of loose pants (I'm bringing my lulu's)

4-5 tshirts

Slippers

Gas-x strips

heating pad (it helped me ease the gas pain when I was banded so I'm hoping for same result)

Toiletries

Cell phone and charger

iPad and charger

Socks and undies

Protein powder

My Vitamins

That's all I'm planning on bringing unless anyone has anything that they think I should be adding

I have been compiling a list from other postings I have seen. I might add some of the following to what jaxtan posted:

*small bills, $1's and $5's

*Lock for your suitcase

*Eye Mask

*Ear Plugs

*Crystal Light Packets

*Chapstick

I am also planning to bring a couple shoe strings to use to secure the drain to and tie around my waist when showering. I had to do this in the past, post-op tummy tuck. Otherwise, its very uncomfortable to just let the drain(s) hang freely while in the shower.

My best to you in this journey!

I am hoping to have my surgery 4 days after you, Jaxtan. Which Dr Ortiz are you using?

Hi mmhutch!!

I'm going to Dr. Ariel Ortiz at OCC.. You??

I forgot about Chapstick!! And I've got a safety pin in my toiletries bag for the drain..

These are great - thanks guys!! I'm with dr Ariel Ortiz at the OCC. Staying at the Marriott.

I had my surgery in a California hospital, you may need to add body wash, shampoo etc.

All I brought with me to the hospital were the clothes on my back (to wear to the hospital and back home) my toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush/comb, my Kindle (but I rarely used it since I slept a lot of the time), my phone and my IPOD (I would listen to music to help me get some sleep during the day since it can get a little loud, chapstick and my hair ties. The hospital provided the gowns, hospital socks. I had the smallest bag going in and an extra bag leaving since they gave me a lot of extra stuff like gauze (to change my drain) and a cute teddy bear that was used if I needed to cough. You'll be tired. I could barely focus on the TV (it stayed off most of the time).

I didn't get a change to use my KIndle because I was SO out of it!

I haven't gone down yet as my surgery isn't until January 27th (also with dr Ortiz) and from what I've been reading, pack light. This is what I'm planning to bring:

1 pair of pajama pants

2 pairs of loose pants (I'm bringing my lulu's)

4-5 tshirts

Slippers

Gas-x strips

heating pad (it helped me ease the gas pain when I was banded so I'm hoping for same result)

Toiletries

Cell phone and charger

iPad and charger

Socks and undies

Protein powder

My Vitamins

That's all I'm planning on bringing unless anyone has anything that they think I should be adding

Did you use your Protein Powder that soon or were you on Clear liquids following surgery?