I'm having surgery on Thursday and it just occurred to me that I need to bring a bag to the hospital. And I hate packing. It gives me insane anxiety.

When I had my daughter, six years ago, I packed totally wrong for the hospital. I was told to pack clothes that I wore when I was around 6 months pregnant. What a joke! I literally lost 9 pounds after giving birth, pretty much exactly enough to account for the weight of the baby plus the placenta. And my feet were so swollen when I got out that I had to wear a pair of slippers home because none of my shoes fit.

I remember some people on my mom board saying they put makeup in their hospital bags, but I honestly don't care what I look like when I'm recovering. In my pre-op class they said NOT to bring meds, that they would give us anything we take regularly, plus anything we need for any pain or discomfort.

When I gave birth they had me in hospital gowns the whole time. I only got dressed to go home. Is it the same way with bariatric surgery? If so, I really only need a baggy shirt, leggings, undergarments, socks and slippers, right? Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, I guess. What else?

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Why does everybody need gas x strips? Sorry I'm a newbie..

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Why does everybody need gas x strips? Sorry I'm a newbie..

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I don't even know what they are lol..

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Why are people taking Gasx strips to the hospital

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Gas X strips are something that are recommended a lot on this board for gas pains. I definitely bought some, just not sure if it is OK to use them in the hospital. I'm pretty sure my hospital doesn't allow the use of any over the counter medications.

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Thank you!

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I loved the Gasx strips, good for gas and sooooooooo lovely to freshen up your mouth too.

Kate

For us in the UK, GasX strips are Windeze tablets and Bisodol (trapped wind part).

Don't think we are allowed them though after this type surgery through as they are chalky tablets that need crushed in our mouths.

Fridge Pickers Wear Bigger Knickers ????

GAS X.

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I had my surgery 2 days ago, I took a heap of things I didn't need but made me feel safe that I had those extra bits and bobs. They key things for me was, lip balm (mouth was all dry from after the surgery and the oxygen etc.), baggy trackies (so nothing was tight around my waist), pair of thongs or slippers (theres no way i was doing laces up afterwards) and my phone and charger (to distract me)

Good luck. Hope all goes well x

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Gosh I guess I need to start getting things together. I have to stay 3 days and my fiancé is staying with me his only request is to bring the ps4 which I'm fine with because I can watch good movies with it : ) I've been looking for a nice warm robe because I'm always cold, I know I need a extension cord, oh my laptop, I hear ppl say sports bras are better what do you ladies think? And can I just wear leggings during the day with a lose top? Or do I have to keep on the hospital gown????

I just had my surgery on Friday. I think your packing bag depends a lot on what your hospital supplies. My hospital had everything! I really only needed a phone charger, hair tie and a outfit to wear home (yoga pants, underwear and soft loose t-shirt). I also wore a sports bra home but that is personal preference. I was fine wearing the hospital gowns and gripy socks they provided. I didn't wear makeup. They gave me a disposable toothbrush and soap. I also didn't need entrainment basically because the meds made me high as a kite and I napped a lot. LOL!

My doctor does not recommend gas x or abdominal binders. So I have avoided those.

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Gosh I guess I need to start getting things together. I have to stay 3 days and my fiancé is staying with me his only request is to bring the ps4 which I'm fine with because I can watch good movies with it : ) I've been looking for a nice warm robe because I'm always cold, I know I need a extension cord, oh my laptop, I hear ppl say sports bras are better what do you ladies think? And can I just wear leggings during the day with a lose top? Or do I have to keep on the hospital gown????

I guess the hospital gown bit is dependamt on your hospital. I was only in overnight and was so much easier wearing the gown. Maybe call the hospital where you are going to and check in on that type of information

X

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I took way too much stuff. books, selfie stick (WTH was I thinking?). The only things I really needed were going home clothes, a brush, my celly cell (Smartphone for all of you who weren't teenagers in the early 90's), and a toothbrush. I was in overnight.

I packed light. Change of underwear, toothbrush, toothpaste. Lip balm is great, my lips were dry afterwards. Phone and charger. I used their gowns. Slippers might be nice since it's winter.My feet swelled after surgery, so loose fitting shoes are great. I was busy walking so didn't need anything else. I only stayed overnight.

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