Hi! So I have my gastric bypass in 5 days. What should I do to begin preparing? I'm 18, and this is the first major surgery I've had and I've never been admitted to a hospital.

Just do everything your doctor tells you to do pre op. The anesthesia is fast to kick in and you'll sleep wonderfully. I have had other surgeries and have never had a problem, but I'm still waiting on my sleeve surgery date. Wish you all the best. Keep us updated.

@@chasingchloee hey girl! I'm sure you've read this somewhere on this site before, but one of the key things that I did to prepare was to get my bag ready for my short hospital stay.

I brought with me to the hospital, to be comfortable, were my own pillow, soe chapstick, hand lotion, a hair brush and my phone & charger. The chapstick to me was the biggest lifesaver!

If possible, try to do something relaxing for yourself the night before the surgery to calm your nerves..long bath, pedicure, etc.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Edited September 18, 201510 yr by Nikikins

They will take good care of you in the hospital. I've been through several procedures and hospitals have great post op support. Good luck! Oh yes Chapstick is a big one!

Hi! So I have my gastric bypass in 5 days. What should I do to begin preparing? I'm 18, and this is the first major surgery I've had and I've never been admitted to a hospital.

Home is where to focus on being prepared. Make sure everything is set up so you can relax in bed for a few days. For me that meant shopping and meal planning for the family and a deep cleaning of my house. Shop so you have the liquids, Protein etc on hand before you go.

The hospital will cover your needs there. Outside of the typical stuff to pack, I brought my own pillow... Hospital pillows suck!

Thank you all so much! I'm really nervous! I'll be sure to do these things!

Thank you all so much! I'm really nervous! I'll be sure to do these things!

I'm so glad you posted this question! I'm 25 and this is my first major surgery and I am just like "what do I do?". My surgery is this Thursday(9/24)!! AHH.. I bet you are excited too!

Hope you're doing well!