1) GAS X STRIPS
One of the symptoms of Gastric Surgery is Gas. Even though you’ll be purchasing prescribed gas meds to take back home from Mexico, lots of patients have found these strips to be helpful .
2) Extension cord
Most people bring their smart devices to keep in contact with friends and family back home but sometimes the charging cord for the device is not long enough. This extension will help keep charged all the time .
3) Mouthwash or Breath Spray (travel size)
Your breath will be stinky. You won’t want to get up and brush your teeth and you’ll probably have visitors. Bring a small breath spray so you aren’t worried about offending anyone with bad breath. Remember, you’ve just changed your digestive system and even if you’re not prone to get bad breath, you will probably have bad breath and want a quick fix.
4) Small Toothpaste & brush
It’s always good to take care of your teeth but it’s up to you .
5) Nail file
Ladies, completely optional but there will be lots of time to get occupied .
6) Imodium
Sometimes you can develop diarrhea on the flight back.
7) propel zero/flavored water packets
We have found that a lot of patients love this product during the pre operative diet to flavor your water.
8) Your Favorite Pillow
You will be uncomfortable and you’ll be in and out of sleep. Its great to have your preferred pillow with you. For those who are driving to mexico you can use it for the ride home in the car (especially if its a long ride). If you’re someone that can sleep on any pillow, then bring a pillow case. The pillow cases at hospitals tend to get washed in lots of bleach and they become scratchy and hard. But don’t forget to bring your pillowcase home with you.
9) Makeup removable toilets
Ladies, completely optional but its recommended but lots of past patients .
10) Baby wipes – did not use
Completely optional.
11) Hair ties
Ladies, completely optional but its recommended but lots of past patients .
12) makeup
Ladies, completely optional.
13) book to read
If you a reader please do bring your favorite book.
14) Journal
Lots a patient’s bring a journal, totally optional.
15) Laptop or smartPhone
Even though you’ll most likely be groggy and in and out of sleep, you will want to stay connected. Bring your Smartphone so you can let your friends and family know that you are doing great. An iPad or a Kindle Fire is a great way to watch movies or surf the internet. Download a trashy novel or a good book from your favorite author.
16) heating pad
Most patients find these pads very very helpful.
17) light clothing
Very recommended!
18) gentle bra
Completely optional.
19) shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
Completely optional but most patients like to bring their own.
20) Airplane pillow
Completely optional.
21) Medical Liability Insurance – (Optional)
50% of patients that come down to Mexico purchase this insurance. $200 to $400 will cover you as a travel insurance and incase you’re one of the 1% of patients that develop a complication, you’ll be completely covered and not have to pay expensive medical bills after.
22) Spray neosporin
Completely optional.
23) Comfy cloths
You doctor will most likely want you on your feet shortly after surgery and you may even be able to shower the following morning. But the bending required to get into normal clothes will be painful. Get yourself some comfortable clothes that are easy to slip on or off as needed. You won’t care about fashion, trust me!
24) robe for walking
Completely optional.
25) Something comfy to fly home in
Completely optional.
26) Chapstick and Lotion
After weight loss surgery you are typically not allowed to eat or drink anything for a period of time. On top of that, your body reacts to surgery like it’s being attacked and when the body is attacked it shunts most of its fluids to vital organs. This leaves your skin and lips especially dry.
27) Room Fragrance
You might find that you are a little ‘gassy’ after surgery and the smell may surprise you! If you’re someone that doesn’t want everyone that walks in the room to share the aroma, bring a bottle of air freshener.
