Venucia Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just curious to hear from everyone about what they had in their suitcase that they were glad they didn't have to go without? The one thing that I feel is lacking is specific pre-op and immediate post-op guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadot Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi, I am scheduled to my Revision surgery in September and found a good list on the Vertical Sleeve Talk forum... I will be including some of these things in my to-go bag. Hope this helps! Cheers, Dottie Comfy Pajamas / Nightgowns Loose Under Clothes Warm Socks House Slippers Loose fitting clothes to wear home Small Firm Pillow (seems to help getting up and moving around with pillow pressed against stomach) Laptop or tablet with Skype Cellphone Reading Material or Kindle Reading glasses Eye mask / Ear plugs Camera Pen / Pad of Paper (to jot notes of things said or explained) Throat Lozenges (sugar free) Lip Balm Gas Relief Chewable or strips Body Wipes Heating Pad for pain relief Breath Strips Small Fan Kids Sip Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 JOgging pants and thick socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatond Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The above list is good... This might sound weird but "Vicks" vapor rub. I brought it cause I had a little bit of sinus stuff going on when I traveled. However, after surgery I used it for chapped lips (only applied 1 x and lips were fine), had small bump in mouth, (only applied 1x and bump went away). Also used on area where tape was holding drain after it was removed. I had an allergic reaction to that tape @ drain only. All other tape was paper and I had no reaction to it. My friend brought neosporin which I tried 1st but it didn't stop the itch. The Vicks did. My Mom is about Vicks like the "dad" on the movie "My big fat greek wedding is about Windex"... but hey, in this case it really worked 4 me. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I was so happy I brought a warm sweater, comfy pants and shoes (not just sandles), out of the 8 times I have gone it has been cold 6 of those times :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolittle Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I was so happy I brought a warm sweater, comfy pants and shoes (not just sandles), out of the 8 times I have gone it has been cold 6 of those times :S Loved looking at your stats,, when you going to post some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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