Hospital bag.

[Neeta]

Hi, Just wondered if anyone had any tips of things to take with you in to hospital other than the usual general toiletries etc? Cheers.

 

[Miss hungry]

Cotton pants, then you wont have to wear the awful paper ones!

 

[Neeta]

Good thinking Miss Hungry. I feel like most expectant mums must feel at the moment and the need to sort out a bag is very strong. I have my pre op on Monday and have been told that my op will be within the first week in September. Seems like ages away, but the way things are moving at the moment it is going really fast.

 

[Ankaas]

Hey neeta, yorkiegal gave me this link when I asked the same question - hope it helps.
What to take to Hospital? - WLSurgery.com - Weight Loss Surgery Support

 

[Haylz6]

Am just packing mine up today iv got so far:

Moist spray for mouth n troat
Baby wipes
Lady wipes
Sponge
Rennies wind
Cotton underwear
Big pjs
Soft pants
Joggers
Couple massive t shirts
Towel
Dressing gown
Normal smelly's (bo basher, purfume,soup etc)

You wud think am going on holiday

Xx

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[Neeta]

Thanks for the link Ancass. Looks like I'm gonna need a big bag if that is what you're taking Haylz Thanks. xx

 

[Louanne79]

I took in a small suitcase and didn't even use half of the stuff. Best to be prepared though.
xXx

 

[SARAH S]

Hi Neeta, Im due for my op 7th Sept so the same week as you.

I read a thread that had some good suggestions, I pinched them and made a list its as follows
Lip balm for the dry lips
Squash- for when I fancy a change from water
pen, Book, magazine- in case I get bored
Sample sized toiletries- everything you need but smaller
Comfortable clothing- inc cotton knickers (they issue paper ones)
Slipper socks- no cold feet for me in theatre
Lap top
Mobile phone
Loose change- just incase
PJ’s and dressing gown
Ear plugs!
Wet wipes
Mini fan
Pillow for journey home

I'm sure others will add to it... but I'm not that we'll use most if any of it....made me feel I was doing something in preparation though

 

[Ankaas]

Im trying to travel as light as possible. I think the bypassers may need more than the banders though. I just have my pj's, windy tablets, calpol liquid sachets, mouth spray, my very important aloe vera gel for my wounds and then the usual toiletries. Im bringing my Ipad to keep in touch with you guys and maybe a book. Ear plugs have been suggested but as Ive said before Im too nosey to wear them. Flight is 7am in morning from Dublin so we will be on the road from about 2am Sunday/Monday. Im driving down to Dublin which is about a 2 hour drive - do you think I will be alright driving back again on Friday?? I decided to take the car that way I can stop if I feel like it but on the bus theres no chance of stopping. Cant believe its here - Just as you say Neeta I feel like an expectant mum - wanting it to happen but at the same time wanting to go back and not have started it at all.

 

[Neeta]

There are some really good suggestions here and I am just about to hit the local Boots Chemist for some bits and piecs, but just wanted to say to Ankass, that when I have had laparoscopic surgery in the past (removal of ovary for POS) I was told that I shouldn't drive for at least four weeks post op, or until you felt confident about doing an emergency stop. Plus you have to inform your insurance company that you have had surgery if you are going to drive. Isn't there anyone who is going with you that could drive you back? x

 

[Ankaas]

God I never thought of that. I'll maybe get my daughter put on my insurance for the weekend cheers for that neeta

 

[Neeta]

God I never thought of that. I'll maybe get my daughter put on my insurance for the weekend cheers for that neeta

You are more than welcome. X

 

[kurvykaren]

I had a bypass and was told not to attempt to drive for at least 2 weeks after surgery - you definitely won't feel like driving home, also you wouldn't be insured if you go against hospital instructions so make sure you get someone else to drive you.
One thing I found invaluable, and I only picked it up because it was by the till in Superdrug was a can of Magicool! It's an aerosol spray that keeps you lovely and cool while in hospital. It cost me a fiver but you can get smaller ones but it was worth every penny!

 

[penelope1008]

I took books and embroidery as well as the reccommended chewable Rennies. Little nibbles and trying to chew those nibbles worked welll for me or something like Infacol or Gripewater reccommended by the Barriatric nurse. In the end I didn't read as much as I thought I might or feel up to concentrating on my embroidery and as its for a gift better not touch as a pain to unpick if it went wrong.

 

[mandym1]

I'm a pyjama girl dont do nighties but on advice from this forum I got one and it was the best thing I bought with me. I had a cathetar in for 2 days so was much easier under the nightie. I only bought it 2 weeks ago from Evans and they still have them (£19.50) it is long too, so you dont have to worry about flashing your bits.

Dont forget the pillow for your journey home it really does helo with the bumps and corners x