I am compiling a list of things I need to take with me to Mexico & I'm curious for the ones who have been sleeved - what is the one thing you didn't take that you wish you would have? What did you think you needed but really didn't?

So far I'm thinking:

• my own pillow
• incentive spirometer
• clear G2
• Gas X strips
• Zofran ODT (in case I have extra nausea, I'm sorry I don't deal well with that, lol)

I have alot of other things listed such as canned juice, instant broth, non-carb drinks etc. but not sure I will need those immediately post op. I'm waiting on the post-op diet from the nutritionist.

Thanks for any suggestions you can give!

Don't forget to pack a robe that has a button or zipper front. They will want you up and walking soon after surgery and you'll most likely be in a hospital gown that opens in the back. I just draped mine over my shoulders for modesty's sake.

Don't forget to pack a robe that has a button or zipper front. They will want you up and walking soon after surgery and you'll most likely be in a hospital gown that opens in the back. I just draped mine over my shoulders for modesty's sake.

I put on my yoga pants as soon as I could get out of bed on my own and my hospital gown was the kind that overlaps in a way that it really did fully cover my back.

I need a robe. 300 pound dudes look silly in yoga pants.

@@emtscott54 Hahah! I don't own either so I'll have to rough it.

You boys got me tickled! Lol!

Thanks so much for the suggestions, you all are so very helpful!

Large Band-Aids, so much easier than trying to do gauze and tape. The extra large are big enough.

Large Band-Aids, so much easier than trying to do gauze and tape. The extra large are big enough.

That's a great one! Get the extra stong ones. totally agree!

Hi friend!

Someone told me a heating pad, so I'm taking one! They said it felt good after surgery cause they were cold. ????????????

Large Band-Aids, so much easier than trying to do gauze and tape. The extra large are big enough.

Wait. What are you having to put gauze and tape on? I didn't need any bandaids or gauze post-op.

I had 5 incisions, 4 were glued but the one where the drain was left in continued to ooze for several days. I think I was told to keep them covered for a week or maybe 10 days.

Extention cord so u can plug ur cell phone charger in so u dont have to keep getting up while ur sore

I had 5 incisions, 4 were glued but the one where the drain was left in continued to ooze for several days. I think I was told to keep them covered for a week or maybe 10 days.

I was in the same boat, but my drain hole was covered with steristrips and i was told to just leave them on until they fell off on their own, so I didn't need my own bandaids or gauze to cover it.

Large Band-Aids, so much easier than trying to do gauze and tape. The extra large are big enough.

Is that for the guys who don't have robes or yoga pants?

Large cup for water, I still use this for making sure I get all my water, as each fill of 2.5 cups. I packed wayyyy to much. In the short time I was there, I sure didn't need everything I took. I couldn't stomache gas x strips

in the first few days, but use them a lot a few weeks out. They gave me stuff for acid and nausea, so I didn't need that either. I did take sugar free ricotta for my throat and that was a good choice. Take sugar free water drops to have something flavourful, and broth cubes.

I brought a robe but it was useless. I had an IV in my arm until right before I went home and couldn't get my robe on over it. The gowns they supplied covered me more than adequately for my walks. I used my Chapstick, cellphone and charger and body wipes to stay feeling clean and fresh the most. Most important was the pillow I brought for my ride home!