What are gastric sleeve must haves for pre-op diet & packing hospital bag????

as for the hospital, don't take much because you'll be sleeping most of the time. Cell phone with charger for sure. Comfy, easy-to-put on clothes for the ride home (I just wore the same thing that I wore TO the hospital). Some people get dry mouth from the breathing tube that's in during the surgery (they remove it when they're done operating), and Biotene spray and lip balm help with that. I took toiletries but didn't need to, since the hospital gave me a bag of them (deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste). Some people like a pillow for the ride home (to hold against your stomach). That's about it..

You need patience, Getting to grips with the major diet changes either pre op or for about 6 weeks post op, you need patience and perseverance. Neither are easy. We have never had to eat in this way before. Everything has rules to be obeyed. Nobody has the same rules as you.

You will need a lip balm and if you can get it biotin dry mouth spray. I always have wet wipes in my bag and I did use these

Spare underwear

If you are having a long car journey after surgery, a pillow is great to put on your stomach as it stops the seat belt from squishing you.

I really regretted getting rid of my recliner chair as I had to sleep sitting up in bed for a month. I had nasty reflux.

Some people buy in protein drinks but do not buy too many of the same one because our tastes change after surgery.

I made broths and froze them.

You will be asleep or be walking in the hospital. You will need nothing for that.

Read up about Stalls

I took a lot with me that what was suggested on this forum.
Just Use a simple over nite bag. Bring a sippy cup trust me.

15 hours ago, summerseeker said:

I wish I had read this two weeks ago. I am currently 9 days post-op and my addictive brain is in overdrive. I am having the absolute hardest time adjusting to taking small sips every 15 minutes which they told me to do for weeks prior to surgery but I didn't listen for whatever reason. I keep getting into situations or going places feeling like I'm all right and then all the sudden see everyone else eating and feeling overwhelming urge to try and eat even if I'm not even hungry. It's a very strange thing our mind. Almost like since the ability to overeat has been taken away for this time hopefully permanently, that is the only thing my brain keeps saying, " hey let's do this."

You need patience, Getting to grips with the major diet changes either pre op or for about 6 weeks post op, you need patience and perseverance. Neither are easy. We have never had to eat in this way before. Everything has rules to be obeyed. Nobody has the same rules as you.

☝️ that's a really good idea. My surgery is scheduled December 4th so I have about 9 days prior to surgery. I've been gulping water down randomly. It was never suggested I should start practicing small sips before surgery.

I've been really wondering what type of vitamins/tylenol i should get for post op. Will i be able to swallow a pill or should i looks for powder alternatives?

I bought some Flintstones chewable vitamins with extra iron so I wouldn’t have to deal with the huge multivitamin.

On 11/24/2023 at 23:56, Sergeant said:

☝️ that's a really good idea. My surgery is scheduled December 4th so I have about 9 days prior to surgery. I've been gulping Water down randomly. It was never suggested I should start practicing small sips before surgery.

I've been really wondering what type of vitamins/tylenol i should get for post op. Will i be able to swallow a pill or should i looks for powder alternatives?

I have seen some vitamin melts with iron at Walmart. My friend that had sleeve got hers from Bariatric Pal. I just find them expensive. 60 day $150 but it is bottles of all the different ones I will need in Melts. I think I’m going to bite the bullet and order the 60 day supply to get me started.

I have a surgery date of 12/27/23 so I am hoping to be ready. I am reading back through the forum for all the suggestions and seeing what works for me.