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What To Buy Before Bariatric Surgery: A Hospital Bag Checklist

If you are preparing for bariatric surgery, it is important to pack a hospital bag with all the necessary items. This PPT provides a list of must-have items to include in your hospital bag. Watching the PPT will help ensure that you have everything you need when you go for bariatric surgery in West Texas.<br>Click to know more - https://westtexasbariatric.com/what-to-buy-before-bariatric-surgery-a-hospital-bag-checklist/<br>

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What To Buy Before Bariatric Surgery: A Hospital Bag Checklist

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  1. A Hospital Bag Checklist Before Bariatric Surgery

  2. Are you scheduled for bariatric surgery? If so, one of the most important things you can do is prepare your hospital bag! This checklist will help you make sure you have everything you need for your stay in the hospital.

  3. Comfortable Clothes to Wear Home from the Hospital Pack loose-fitting clothes and any other special needs, such as compression garments.

  4. Underwear and Bras that Fit Comfortably Many companies make special bariatric surgery garments that will be comfortable to wear post-op.

  5. Sanitary Napkins and Incontinence Pads You’ll also need to stock up on: 1. Absorbent underwear 2. Bedding protectors (for both chairs and beds) 3. Body wipes 4. Extra clothing (in case of accidents) 5. Plastic bags (for soiled clothes)

  6. Medications You will be given a list of medicines before and after surgery. These may include: 1. Antibiotics 2. Painkillers 3. Gastric acid reducers 4. Thiamine (vitamin B) supplements 5. Multivitamins 6. Iron supplements

  7. And remember to ask your surgeon or bariatric coordinator about what to pack. They can give you specific instructions based on your individual needs. Click to know more!

  8. We hope this checklist helps you as you prepare for your bariatric surgery in West Texas. For more information on what to expect before and after your surgery, get in touch with us today. We’re here to help you every step of the way!

  9. Reach out to us at: West Texas Bariatrics 3611 22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79410 806-771-2222 806-771-2224 twillis@lubbocksurgical.com westtexasbariatric.com

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