Does anyone have any recommendations for things I should take with me to the hospital? I'm not referring to normal things like comfortable clothes and toothbrush, etc. But things related to bariatric surgery.

I'm being sleeved in just over 5 weeks and it will take around 12 hours for me to get back home after leaving the hospital. I don't imagine that I'll be in the mood to search for specialty items in airports.

My cousin recommended GasX. What do you recommend?

I used a small travel pillow to brace my stomach with. It's helped with the pain of walking and for any bumps or jolts traveling. Also, biotene was a life savior, but I see that you already use that.

Lots of luck to you

@@glitter eyes I appreciate the advice. I have a small pillow. I'll take it along if I can squeeze it in my carry on.

I just had surgery Wednesday. Here's some essentials I took...

Chap stick

Pillow

Ear buds

Shoes that u can just slip on. Bending over to put on shoes is usually a no go

Lotion-my skin stayed very dry

Shaker cup- all of my meals came with Protein powder and Water but no way to actually mix it together

Good luck!

I packed a little bag which my parents brought later. I packed my phone, IPad, toiletries (each room had a bathroom with shower), underwear and slip on tennis shoes. I had lap band removal, gastric sleeve and hernia repair. I was at the hospital 2 1/2 days and I was out of it much of the time. The hospital gave us a little bag with Chapstick and mouthwash which I did use. I never did watch TV, read or go online...mostly slept . I did put on the underwear and did use the slip on shoes to walk around to prevent clots and help with gas.