Did any of you take a couple of bottles of isopure with you? What kind of isopure do you like? My nut recommends it, and I was wondering if it was available in TJ or if you brought it with. What else did you take? Im planning on some bullion cubes for the flight home. We only have a 90 min flight. Please give me your suggestions. Thanks

I'm not sure if there was a laundry facilites at the hotel.While i was at the hospital i used there gowns to save room in my bags i just wore there gown and a pair of yoga capris. I'm sure they would give u to gowns if you asked so your back would not be showing..They had a surge protector in the hospital room so there was room for a few plugs in but i had bought a like 3 or 4 foot cord so that way i could use my phone or nook from the bed or recliner if i had to. Also it would be great for the heating pad if u needed to use it.

Totally forgot to mention the clothes thing: I wore a set of clothes to the hospital (duh), packed a set of yoga pants (even though 2 sizes bigger than I normally wear - hurt too much to wear, just didn't get used), one set of HUGE pjs (for when I wanted to wander around and not have on a semi see-thru hospital gown) and clothes to go home in. Since I brought my husband with me, we shared one piece of luggage, which I made him carry (lololol....ahem), and he had his laptop bag for his techno junk. Just used hospital gowns while I was there, no need to lug extra that may or may not be used. Also: agree with others about not worrying too much about bringing Protein, etc. Gatorade and the like can be purchased pretty much anywhere, and those first few days post-op, your main focus is getting down those fluids, which is tough enough on it's own. Walk sip walk sip walk sip. GasX, Crystal Lite powder packs and bullion cubes/etc are about all you need. Even then, you new tummy may reject things you bring - if that happens, don't be bummed. My new equipment (I call him Cthulu...because he's an evil tyrant >.< ) has decided that it doesn't like plain Water at any temp, or the majority of crystal lite flavors. Post-op, you just have to go with what your tummy will accept, and it's tough to anticipate in advance.

Sorry to ramble - sounds like you're off to a great start with your packing!

Thank you so much for your wealth of knowlwdge! I would be so lost without the help from great people Like all of you! So, I was hoping that the outfit I came in would also double for the going home outfit. I was going to wear my yoga capris and matching shirt. I think I will get another set in a bigger size, just for added comfort. I will throw in a pr of Jammie pants, and a nighty for the hotel, and a sundress,and call it good. What do you y'all think?

I was hoping to wear yoga capris with a loose t-shirt, for the trip there & back.

Then will just take a couple of extra tops, a nightgown & think that is it!

Well for clothes anyway!

Thank you ladies! I will throw a box of crystal light in' date=' and the heating pad is on the list! Im going to be making up a surgery basket for my aunt and cousin, so c.l., chapstick, gasex strips, and a heating pad will be in there. Since we will have two rooms between us and I think I will be the only one bringing any tech devices besidrs a phone, I may throw in a power cord. Did any of you pack a bigger bag than a carry on? With 5 days there, plus all of our extra goodies, I cant imagine it all fitting! I will try a test run! Lol[/quote']

Can u make me a surgery basket?? Pretty please? LOL J/K!! Sounds like good stuff to bring....I haven't thought about what to bring in the slightest, I'm a slacker :-/

lol

I'll be a last minute packer... At least i'll have an idea of what i should have packed. This forum just might get me in gear and help me plan and pre-pack. I wish my surgery was tomorrow. I am so excited!

I bought this lunch crock pot warmer to keep my broths warm at home and at the hotel http://www.target.com/p/Crock-Pot-Black-Lunch-Crock/-/A-14024604#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton they have them at a lot of stores and online. I know they give us broth at the hotel but many people say that after surgery they cannot drink it fast enough and it gets cold. I find it to be very small and fits great in my luggage. Like many of you I am only planning on bringing gas-x, heating pad, ipad (and phone) with cables, I might trow in the extension cord that sounds like a great idea!, the clothes I am wearing there (and because my coordinator is taking me out I will probably take some other loose dress to wear), and either one of those snuggies or something similar. I will take a few Crystal light packages, travel size, tooth brush, paste, hair shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, deodorant. My meds and gummy vitamins, fluffy socks LOL and a body pillow that has a carrying handle that my daugther gave me. It sounds like a lot of stuff but it all fits into a small carry on bag! (except for the pillow but I can take it with me in my lap)