VSG in 3 days, any advice for what to take to the hospital?

I am having the VSG on 10/29, very nervous! Any advice on what to take with me to the hospital for my stay? and things to buy for post-op? Any advice is appreciated.

Hello,

I'm new here, too. I just had my VSG on Monday, 10/22 at 7:30am. I brought all sorts of things to the hospital, but only used a few items. I was released (because I wanted to be) the next day around noon. So I didn't stay long.

What was in my backpack:

• change of clothes, undies, bra
• tooth brush, paste
• soap, shampoo, conditioner
• blistex
• lotion
• full makeup bag
• All paperwork from dr office
• wipes
• crocs
• pillow
• Portable phone charger
• Long charger cable
• towel
• extra bag for dirty clothes
• socks
• magazines

What I used:

• long charger cable
• blistex
• pillow

THAT'S it I over packed, but better safe than sorry, I guess! The hospital provided anti-slip socks that were cozy, toothbrush, paste, soap, etc. BEST WISHES TO YOU!

LOLOLOL - it was exactly the same for me!

I would add ear plugs just to block out all of the beeps in the hospital.

Yes! Definitely will be adding ear plugs to my list, and a fan. I'll keep it in the car and try to get one from the hospital. If not, then I'll have a back up. Lol

Thank you so much for your reply! That is very helpful!! I didn't think about taking a pillow and phone charger. :)

I had my sleeve on 10/2. I actually looked for a list similar to ones posted here on what to bring. I literally did not use anything I brought, except my cellphone. My stay was only a bit more than 24 hours and I spent that time sleeping, walking or sipping water.

You may want something for dry mouth/lips though.

I will for sure take my chapstick! Thanks for your reply.

I used chapstick in the hospital, a long charging cord and an external battery pack.. and a pillow for the drive home. The hospital provided everything else.

The only items I used were:

iPhone

Long cable to charge phone

Earplugs

Eye mask

My own slippers as I have narrow feet; the ones the hospital provided were too wide, so weren't safe for me

I second the phone charger and if you can find a long phone charger cord mine is a 6 foot extension here are a couple of other things I took and used:

• chapstick
• Biotene to rinse my dry mouth several times
• An airport/travel donut pillow
• Glasses case
• Extra undies
• Comfy lounge pants (I took my Lula Roe)
• Deodorant

I also took a hair brush hair pins and makeup but that's just a personal preference and I did use them, and it made me feel better to get up and rinse my mouth brush my teeth wash my face and brush my hair and feel a little bit more human.

Good luck to you!