The Night Before Your Procedure

• Pack your bag with any personal items you might need.
• Remove credit cards and other valuable items from your wallet or purse.
• Leave all jewelry at home.
• Bring a container to hold your eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Bring comfortable clothes to wear after the procedure.
• Bring all educational materials that your surgeon and nutritionist gave you. This often contains information and instructions about postoperative care.
• Follow your bariatric surgeon's instructions regarding avoidance of eating and drinking before surgery.