What To Buy Before Bariatric Surgery: A Hospital Bag Checklist
                     A Hospital Bag Checklist 
Before Bariatric Surgery
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.
Comfortable Clothes to Wear Home 
from the Hospital
Pack loose-fitting clothes and any other 
special needs, such as compression 
garments.
Underwear and Bras that Fit Comfortably
Many companies make special bariatric surgery 
garments that will be comfortable to wear 
post-op.
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)
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
And remember to ask your surgeon or bariatric 
coordinator about what to pack. They can give 
you specific instructions based on your 
individual needs.
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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!
Reach out to us at:
West Texas Bariatrics 3611 
22nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79410
806-771-2222
806-771-2224
[email protected]
westtexasbariatric.com