hey guys!

im getting sleeved on tuesday & i decided to pack very little because i doubt ill use a lot of things while im at the hospital.

so heres my list of things im bringing..

1. laptop, charger & dvds (because u have to pay for the tv and i dont want to pay when i can just bring my entertaining dvds)

2. extension cord (my phone charger is short so i want it to reach the bed)

3. gas x & listerine strips.

4. toothbrush, face wash, face lotion.

5. chapstick.

im going to leave in the clothes i came in which will be a huge pair of stretchie pants & a big tshirt & a sports bra & new panties, of course.

i will straighten my hair since its down to my butt & a lot easier to manage when its straight & then ill just put it in a messy bun at the top of my head and leave it like that. lol.

QUESTION: what did you take that you ended up not using?

@jasleeve, your list sounds exactly like mine. You may or may not be allowed to use the Gas-X. I think it's a freakin' lifesaver, and I took mine anyway even though the nurse said no, because I didn't want to wait for the hospital pharmacist to prescribe something else for me (and charge me).

I took my laptop and ended up using it quite a bit on the day after surgery and the day after that. In fact, the warm laptop on my sore belly felt kind of nice . I used it to video chat with my family and small kids, and IM my friends. I'm not a huge fan of television so that was my preferred entertainment.

I also brought along a cross-stitch project but didn't do anything with it.

I brought along two "loungewear" outfits to change into once I was allowed to shower -- it did a lot to make me feel more human. I wore the comfy stuff I went to the hospital in when I was discharged. And yes, I agree, the chapstick is ESSENTIAL. I had this tasty raspberry-lemonade flavor that I really enjoyed.

Hello,

One thing not metioned here is a battery power fan. I took one and used it. My hospital said they would have to inspect a plug in one and the fan was my lifesaver. Hospitals can be hot and it was very cooling and soothing for me.

good Luck on your sleeve

The only thing on your list I did use was the toothbrush!

I was so out of it from the anesthesia I did nothing but sleep. I don't know how long you have to stay. I had surgery at 2 in the afternoon and went home before noon the next day.

I was never fully awake the first day and spent most of the next getting ready to go home.

Like you I wore the clothes there I planned to wear home (brought clean underwear).

Fortunately I never had gas so I didn't need my Gas-X.

Good Luck. And remember the less you take the less you have to lug back home!

I didn't even use my laptop, spent most of my time sleeping.

I took my own robe, my iPhone, my Bipap machine, a book, my nook reader, and a brush. I didn't pick up the Nook, fought the bi-pap all night long, so didn't really use it, never opened the book. I used the hospital's gown, my phone and my robe. I also took a cape because I was always cold anyway, and it worked better for me than the hospital blankets.

I was ticked at myself that I had to lug all that stuff back home. I spent my first day in pain and not quite with it, quit taking pain meds that night, and spent most of the next day doing laps in the hospital. I don't remember turning on the television, although it was on most of the time I was there. I didn't watch it, though.

im staying for 3 days, 2nights

The only thing on your list I did use was the toothbrush!

I was so out of it from the anesthesia I did nothing but sleep. I don't know how long you have to stay. I had surgery at 2 in the afternoon and went home before noon the next day.

I was never fully awake the first day and spent most of the next getting ready to go home.

Like you I wore the clothes there I planned to wear home (brought clean underwear).

Fortunately I never had gas so I didn't need my Gas-X.

Good Luck. And remember the less you take the less you have to lug back home!

i never asked if they allowed it but i guess wewill see :/

@jasleeve, your list sounds exactly like mine. You may or may not be allowed to use the Gas-X. I think it's a freakin' lifesaver, and I took mine anyway even though the nurse said no, because I didn't want to wait for the hospital pharmacist to prescribe something else for me (and charge me).

I took my laptop and ended up using it quite a bit on the day after surgery and the day after that. In fact, the warm laptop on my sore belly felt kind of nice . I used it to video chat with my family and small kids, and IM my friends. I'm not a huge fan of television so that was my preferred entertainment.

I also brought along a cross-stitch project but didn't do anything with it.

I brought along two "loungewear" outfits to change into once I was allowed to shower -- it did a lot to make me feel more human. I wore the comfy stuff I went to the hospital in when I was discharged. And yes, I agree, the chapstick is ESSENTIAL. I had this tasty raspberry-lemonade flavor that I really enjoyed.

i was thinking that they might not let me use my extension cord but if they dont, ill just use my laptop to charge my phone

Hello,

One thing not metioned here is a battery power fan. I took one and used it. My hospital said they would have to inspect a plug in one and the fan was my lifesaver. Hospitals can be hot and it was very cooling and soothing for me.

good Luck on your sleeve

it mustve sucked to carry things u never used

I took my own robe, my iPhone, my Bipap machine, a book, my nook reader, and a brush. I didn't pick up the Nook, fought the bi-pap all night long, so didn't really use it, never opened the book. I used the hospital's gown, my phone and my robe. I also took a cape because I was always cold anyway, and it worked better for me than the hospital blankets.

I was ticked at myself that I had to lug all that stuff back home. I spent my first day in pain and not quite with it, quit taking pain meds that night, and spent most of the next day doing laps in the hospital. I don't remember turning on the television, although it was on most of the time I was there. I didn't watch it, though.

I spent most of my time sleeping. Like you I did not want to pay for TV. I didn't end up watching anything on my laptop, but it was easy to keep in touch with people who were wondering how I was doing. I brought a night gown of my own just to help me feel more normal, and I'm glad that I did. I also brought my Kindle but didn't end up using it at all.

Good luck to you!! It's so close!

yes, very close! i cant believe it! lol.

I spent most of my time sleeping. Like you I did not want to pay for TV. I didn't end up watching anything on my laptop, but it was easy to keep in touch with people who were wondering how I was doing. I brought a night gown of my own just to help me feel more normal, and I'm glad that I did. I also brought my Kindle but didn't end up using it at all.

Good luck to you!! It's so close!

Hi,

The things I used were; toothbrush and mouth wash-- cotton mouth was horrible.

ipod w/relaxing music to drown out noisy nurses and machines.

a small pillow to press on stomach when getting out of bed.

Good Luck! You'll do great!

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I took very little - toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and deodorant. I had my cell phone and work blackberry (and chargers) but used them rarely. I had TV in my room and usually had it on, but I honestly slept most of the time that I wasn't walking or seeing visitors.

I brought all kinds of things, however my surgery turned into another emergency surgery, I didn't use half of the stuff I brought. They took my slippers and said I had to wear the hospital socks, per safety regulations. I used lots of chapstick, and swabs to moisten my mouth, toothbrush, listerine, lotion. A nice pillow for my belly when i had to cough. I did happen to listen to music on my ipod to try and relax and not listen to the hustle and bustle in the hospital. I swear for a day or two after going home all I heard was blasted beeping noises inbeaded in my head. Since I had 2 sugeries, I wasn't allowed to wear underwear till later. My first shower was HEAVEN!!! Took forever to get the knots out of my hair since I was out of it a few days. That's about all I can remember at his point.