I am not banded yet (March 24) but I am a planner so I have been gathering a list from everyone I come in contact with and I will share it with you...

So far, I heard some good things to bring/pack/do/tips/advice though.....

carmex/chapstick,

a bra with no underwire,

a portable heating pad, robe,

comfy slippers,

crossword/game/puzzlebook,

shave your legs before surgery day as you may not feel like bending over for a bit,

take plenty of small bills for tipping,

slip on shoes for the ride/flight home,

have a wheelchair arranged for on the way home with the airlines (this can be done at the baggage check in or ahead of time),

very loose and cool light clothing,

your favorite pillow/stuffed animal,

your "fat" picture to remind you of why you are doing this,

small picture book of family/friends, have your friends/family call you as cell phones work intermittently,

digital camera and journal (document it! even if you feel icky, you will be glad you did),

leave valuable jewelry at HOME,

in self pay make sure the check is not a personal one but a US cashiers check from a bank,

ALL of the things that Shell suggested (tylenol, gasx chewables/mycolin drops, comfy clothes, hubby snacks)

Hope this helps for anyone..... (I am a bit of an over achiever I think when it comes to planning)

Anyone else want to expand on the list so far? please doooooo!

Yikes, my surgery is Monday....come over and pack for me, will ya?

Crystal light powder for water

Drink only bottles water in Europe (so you have less of a chance of diarriah due to bacterial diffrances)

Water bottle with sports cap for easy sipping

Vitamin e- cream and cream for dry skin which you canget after anesthetic

Non stick gauze pads in case of any oozing and to help relive any rubbing from clothing

Get a good pedicure before you go you will really appreciate it when you are travelling and there.

If I think of anythig more I will let you know. I am also an over planner. I cooked chicken soup and beef stew in a large batch, then blened it and froze it in small containers for when I began the musy or puree stage it really helped to not have to think about what I could eat and measuring portions.