What to take to the hospital?

[RaiderRob 3]

So I'm a week away from surgery and I am getting everything together for the hospital. What should I take? What was that one item that you forgot or kicked yourself in the ass for forgetting? I'm in a private room, and most likely be in the hospital for 2 days. Thanks for any suggestions. ONE WEEK WOOOOT!

[Margaret 4]

I haven't gone yet but chapstick I heard is needed. i'm thinking slippers. Hairbrush. That's about it!

So I'm a week away from surgery and I am getting everything together for the hospital. What should I take? What was that one item that you forgot or kicked yourself in the ass for forgetting? I'm in a private room, and most likely be in the hospital for 2 days. Thanks for any suggestions. ONE WEEK WOOOOT!

[ILKrista 36]

Well, I packed a suitcase full of things (books, a hot pad, knitting, etc). I ended up using almost none of it. The one item I'm really glad I had with me was my robe, so my tush wasn't hanging out every time I wanted to take a walk. I would agree that chapstick and a hairbrush are good ideas too.

[laylasmojo 10]

chapstick,

Water to rince you mouth out but not swallow,

your own pillow (im very partial to mine)

some people bring an I pod or a book but I was sleeping 90% of the time from the morphine

slippers are a good idea cuz the no slip sox they give you are just not so comfy

a robe or just a t-shirt and baskeball shorts to do your rounds in

tooth brush and paste it felt so good to brush my teeth

Well good luck with everything and let us nkow how it all goes

[Infernored 5]

I'm totally bringing some comfy pajama pants! And my kindle. Good luck!

[Sara Ann 0]

I don't have my surgery until 3/21 but I'm bringing chapstick, my kindle, toothpaste & toothbrush, hair brush, big fluffy robe

[movetolose 2]

Robe and chapstick are good!!!

I also brought my laptop (they had free wifi) and cell phone....and chargers for all those things.

Robe was most important, I felt more confortable walking the halls....less exposed

[mjb123 3]

I took a whole bag full as well, but didn't use anything. My stay was 3 days and they had a little travel kit for me with Shampoo and conditioner and deoderant and chapstick and toothbrush and stuff, but I didn't even shower while I was there. Yuck, I know, but I was so out of it. I did take my robe, never wore it, my kindle, which was great for my husband. So I would recommend the basics unless your stay will be much longer than mine was. Better to have to much stuff than not enough. Best of luck!!!!

[My Big Day 3/15/2011 4]

I am taking my own soft fleece blanket that I like b/c hospital blankets are not the soft! I already have my bag somewhat packed b/c I am going for surgery on Tuesday and I picked up some of things suggested in a previous post which was gasx strips and sugar free cough drops. Also, I am big on washing my face to feel clean so i am taking face wash. I am not taking anything to read or watch...not thinking I will be watching anything other than the tv.