Hi all, thanks in advance for your help with this...

I'm going to Mexico for surgery late next week & was wondering what to pack and if there's anything essential I should buy that will help make the trip more bearable, in your experience...thanks!!

Mikkie

A flat pillow or folded flat sheet in a pillow case to lay over your tummy for the trip home. Makes the tummy more comfy...protects it. That was good advice I used and appreciated.

Small bills for tipping.

Leave your anxiety at home, that helps.

Hand lotion and lip balm. Don't forget your toothbrush.

Slip on shoes...no laces.

Underpack...only the essentials. Once you get out of surgery, you need something to wear in the hospital and something to wear home. Don't lug a ton of luggage.

Slippers for the hospital. I took my old ones and threw them in the trash as I left. No need to pack floor germs to bring home, right? I had new ones waiting at home.

I wore comfy elastic waist soft very not tight pants and a big shirt for the plane trip home. And a comfy soft cotton bra/sports bra. Or a no-waist dress if that's comfy for you.

If I think of more, I'll add. Happy surgery day!! congrats!

Chewable Gas X glasses or contact carrying case, I wouldn't recommend wearing jewlry

You really dont need much. I took 3 little sleeveless gowns. I was glad to have a fresh one after my shower because I had that funky antiseptic smell from all the antibiotics or something. I took sleeveless gowns which worked out well for access to the IV. Some slippers, you will be walking the halls postop. Take some comfy sweats or a jogging suit for when you are released and for the trip home. I was also glad I had a packed a pair of the slip on tenny shoes. The previous poster suggested leaving jewelry at home, that is a great idea since you cant wear it anyway. My husband walked around with thousands of dollars worth of rings in his jeans pocket for 2 days, lol.

I found that a heating pad that I brought from home brought me the most comfort. It did not take the gas pain away entirely, but it helped sooo much. I brought some warm soft socks too, as my feet get cold really easily. Good luck, and welcome to bandland...