Hey guys!

I'm getting closer to survey and wanted to start purchasing the items needed for the hospital. Any suggestions?

There's a really great thread here that has great ideas. Me I brought my kindle (which I never actually looked at), my cell and charger, slippers, robe, comfy shorts and baggie shirts and of course personal products. I never actually used anything except my slippers, robe and phone (and personal products). The hospital gowns were comfortable enough and I didn't want to mess up my own clothes incase of sickness, blood, etc... I really just walked and slept in between getting poked and prodded.

Here is the thread: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/181994-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-upcoming-weightloss-surgery-thread/

Just a cell phone, charger and toothbrush. The hospital gowns are easier. JuSt wear 2 so you are not flashing everyone.

Chapstick.

Comfortable shoes to walk the floor. I kept kicking my iv stand and was glad I brought my slip on sketchers so it didn't hurt

Anything for gas?

As far as the gas, walking will help and they will give you any meds that you may need.

I used chapstick, personal products, cell phone and charger. I even brought an extension cord for my cell phone, which helped a lot. I also brought a back scratcher. It was sooooooo helpful.

^{a pillow. LIke a throw pillow from your couch. I held it against my abdomen, it made it a lot easier to sit up, cough, sneeze. I am 6 days post op and still have my pillow in my lap at all times. Good Luck!}

Along with the stuff everyone else mentioned. I brought my knitting project with me, and I'm glad I did! I ended up not feeling bad after surgery, and I was so bored sitting in my hospital room. I would say bring something to keep your time occupied just in case you need it.

I brought:

- small travel pillow to brace my stomach with, and it was amazing. I used it for weeks

- biotene moisturizing mouthwash to help with dry mouth and I was so glad to have it.

-gowns,robes,slippers

-toiletry items

-make up ( I work in the hospital where I had surgery and had at least thirty people a day checking on me)

-heating pad which I never used

-small throw to keep me warm

-nail polish (they wouldn't let me wear nail polish for surgery. I painted my nails the second I got back to my room)

I have a tendency to overpack LOL

Good luck on your surgery!!

If you are heading to Mexico, possibly an English/Mexican dictionary to help with communication.

I didn't stay overnight. I took my favorite slippers, chap stick, toothbrush and toothpaste, , phone and charger, and Gas-x. And of course loose clothes to wear home.

Eye drops. Everything about me was dessicated, was very glad to have known to bring chapstick. Also had a shawl which I used as a neck pillow and to cover my derriere when I walked around. Lastly, wet ones. I liked being able to wash my hands and the table etc when I wanted.