What do I pack?

Just wondering what exactly do I need to pack in a bag to take with me to the hospital. Surgery is on 4/20 and Doc requires 2 day hospital stay.

Thank so much!

What I used was Cell phone and charger, Chapstick, bioteen mouth moisturizer, (your mouth may be uncomfortably dry) a pair of baggy shorts to wear under my hospital gown for walks so that I didn't have to worry about my gown opening in the back. I wore super comfortable clothes and wore the same thing home. I also wore slip on shoes so that I wouldn't have to bend over to put them back on to go home. Almost forgot, earplugs, those machines beep constantly(could still hear the beeping but it wasn't as bad with the ear plugs and I could sleep. Hope this helps, Good Luck.

Thanks so much!!! Never would have thought about shorts under the gown for walks!! :)

I packed more than what I ever needed honestly.  The things I used was chapstick, robe and slippers.  Everything else the hospital had.  I also brought my kindle to read, but I never felt like reading.  When I wasn't walking I was sleeping. 

Good luck!  Can't wait to hear all about it! :) 

Thank you!!! I can't wait to hopefully have good success stories to share!!! :)

Honestly, I did not use one thing that I brought

I over packed. I only used my toothbrush, chapstick, skin care (face wash, moisturizer) and comfy clothes for the drive home. They gave me everything else I needed. I didn't use the ipad, book or magazines I packed. I basically walked, sipped and slept.

Here are some links to information you may find helpful:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/photographing-your-weigh t-loss-surgery-journey/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-loss-surgery-hosp tial-stay-what-to-pack/

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/four-on-the-floor-self-c are-after-weight-loss-surgery/

We can't wait to hear from you post-op!

Cell Phone and charger are a must - I also brought headphones and listened to pandora for 2 days.  That helped with the room mate situation.  Tooth brush and paste and yes, shorts/underwear..  Good Luck.

I packed much more than I needed.  I was glad I took my pajamas so I could change out of the hospital gown ASAP.  I took reading material, puzzle books, my Ipad, and my knitting, but I slept the whole time and didn't use any of that stuff.  All the toiletries were provided at the hospital so I didn't even need my tooth brush.  Wear loose clothes that won't bind in the belly.  I also had a pillow in the car to cushion the seat belt for the ride home.

I also did so well that they sent me home a day early.  Maybe I would have used more stuff if I stayed longer.

best wishes,

Carol