I too brought a bunch of clothes because I wasnt sure if id be hot or cold and I just wore the gown the entire time. When it came time for me to walk around I was glad I had some big underwear to put on...after the catheter was taken out. To the hospital I wore some yoga pants, a tshirt, undies and a sports bra and wore the same thing home, but had fresh underwear. I brought my makeup and a hairbrush because for me when im feeling like crap I like to look a little decent...I put the makeup on the next day (I only stayed one night). I also brought chapstick and that helped with the dry lips after surgery. Finally I brought an eye mask to wear over my eyes to block the light because I had a roommate, I brought headphones to block the sound of her hacking all night and the hospital gave me ear plugs...and the best thing I brought was my neck pillow...I used it when sitting up.