Hi, I'm new here, due to be slevved on the 30th sept. What did you all take to hospital? Anything

Sorry, posted too soon*.

Anything you wish you took but didn't? Anything you took but didn't need?

My surgery is September 9th.

I just had my last pre-surgical appointment and I asked this question.

They told me to bring jammies, comfy one. Sweats to go home in just make sure they are loose and comfortable around the waist.

There is no TV there, so I can bring my tablet and/or my phone so I can play a game or something. Or I can bring a book to read.

I have to bring my cpap machine so they can hook me up.

Actually, I hope to sleep, sleep, sleep.

Thanks for the reply. Don't think I have any comfy sweats,..might have to go home in my pyjamas!

Ooo, best of luck with your surgery BTW, I hope it all goes well.

Thank you so much.

I LIVE to wear sweats and comfy jammies.

When was your surgery again?

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago. I would recommend bringing some Chapstick and slippers.

And a pillow

Hi and welcome to the forum. I was sleeved a week ago and took a whole load of stuff I didn't need. I took a range of PJs and nighties and a dressing gown. The PJs would have been too tight, so you do need things that are loose around your waist. The only real essentials are a soapbag and hairbrush as well as something you can slip your feet into easily. Assuming all goes well, which it virtually always does, you will only be there a couple of days. My room had a TV and I did take my iPad and phone but the time went by so quickly I was home before I had time to use them.

Whereabouts are you and are you going down the NHS or private route? So far I've only met people who have paid so it would be interesting to compare experiences.

On my run up to surgery I met two people here who have been an immense support to me, so I'd love to pass on what I know. If I can answer any other questions feel free to PM me or post here.

Good luck!

Thank for the suggestions everyone!. I shall add ChapStick and pillow to my list.

I get sleeved on the 30th sept via NHS, so not long now.

I would deffo take a kindle and a chapstick. loose pants for going home and a pillow for when you are coming home so that you dont jerk your stomache and new sleeve around too much!

I packed a HUGE bag! These are the ONLY things I needed....chapstick, mini personal fan, undies, pajamas, non slip slippers, gas x quick dissolve strips, deodarant, pillow for ride home, smartphone (so u can check bariatric pal for questions u have) and for a female ...... pads! don't think you'll need those tho! good luck!! ????

Well marchlikeanant can be a male or female! so u may need pads lol!! sorry! ????

Well marchlikeanant can be a male or female! so u may need pads lol!! sorry!

I'm female lol.

Thanks for all the suggestions ☺

Lol...in that case...I started my period the day after surgery!!!!! I had just had it 2 weeks prior and it was an ugly mess!!! just prepare for it.

Lol...in that case...I started my period the day after surgery!!!!! I had just had it 2 weeks prior and it was an ugly mess!!! just prepare for it.

How awful! I'm due 3 days after surgery,..its going to be horrendous isn't it?