#1Mima

Before the surgery, I actually made chicken and beef broth and froze it. I knew when I got home I wasn't going to be cooking, so thawing it and heating it up a little bit at a time was a huge help.

Your meds. Any meds that you might need that are necessities. Of course, the doctor will have to approve you taking anything. I take High bp, antidepressants, thyroid, high cholesterol meds. also if you have a sleep apnea machine, Kaiser wants you to bring that. The pillow was suggested to me. I bought a "Surgery Bear" at the Build a Bear Workshop. Her names is Giggles. She's pink, yellow, orange swirly kinda. Very soft and cuddly. She giggles when you press you paw. I need my support Bear.
I HAVE SURGERY IS 5 DAYS. OMG

While at the hospital, they gave me a glycerin swab for my dry mouth. It was a sponge on a stick. It saved me when my mouth was so dry my cheeks were sticking to my gums.
I really didn't use any time occupying materials, as When I wasn't sleeping, I was trying to walk and once allowed, sip some Protein.
Best to have is a loved one to help and encourage gently.

It will be all inclusive -- we need so many things for before/during/after. Thanks for the suggestion!!

My nurse ok'd some sugar-free Halls Vitamin C drops. My throat hurt so bad, I was really glad I brought these to suck on once they determined I had no leaks and were letting me have small sips of Water.< /p>

QUESTION:
"I'm having surgery soon, what will I need for my hospital stay or for shortly after???"
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Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this question comes up here so much - I felt it would be a great idea to start up an official thread. My plan is once I think the list is great enough, I'm going to create a checklist for all the folks out there that will be sleeved shortly and have the above question. Then if you are around long enough and as much as I am, and someone has that question you can just lead them to this thread. Fair enough?
Sometimes it's just nice to have everything all in the same place, kinda following the Walmart rule of thumb. They are very successful, aren't they?
Anyway, please start with your suggestions and I'll get my MSWord fired up. I'll also start with the first suggestion:
Comfy Pajamas, underclothes, and slippers or warm cozy socks...
Hospital Stay Checklist.doc

Also, a lot of people will post their leftover stuff. Keep an eye out and good luck!

Go to the food forum and look for a thread entitled "places to order samples"
there's a bunch of places that will send samples. They aren't always free, but way cheaper than buying a bunch of different stuff.