I want to pack light. But still bring laptop etc. what should I all bring?

I was not thinking about my lap top. I brought a couple pair of stretchy pajama pants and toiletries. Because of the IV I had to keep hospital gown on.i spent most the time sleeping.

In the hospital, I just wore the hospital gown, allowed me to pack light - less clothing to pack! Bring shoes you just slide on, you don't want to be trying to tie shoes or anything.

Bring your toiletries - toothbrush/paste, shampoo and any other hair stuff, moisturizer, lip balm.

Bring loose comfortable clothing. Keep an eye on weather forecasts so you pack appropriately. It was much cooler there than I would have thought. Bring one outfit you wouldn't mind going to a dinner in, in case Dr. Kelly takes you out (he took us out for a really nice dinner, the broth was lovely, lol.)

Bring small bills, in case you buy anything, you don't get pesos as change.

I'll add if I think of anything else.

I took my iPhone, iPad, 2pr shorts, 2 shirts, socks, undies, toiletries, & a pair of house shoes. All in a small gym bag. Oh yeah, my passport.

I also slept most of the time, or talked to my fellow sleevers. I wore the hospital gown and my slippers. I wore the same yoga pants and shirt home that I wore on the plane there. I did use my heating pad, it helped with the shoulder pain from the CO2 gas. I took toothpaste and brush, shampoo, lip balm, undies. I took other stuff I never used--Kindle, phone, robe, another pair of shoes, etc. Pack light! You can always buy or borrow something if it turns out you need it.

Oh yeah, don't forget the passport!

I wore only one pair of shoes the entire time, didn't even pack another. (Fitflops).

Also, maybe if you have a favorite nail polish for your toenails, in case they take off your polish in the hospital. They did not take off mine, but they did take it off the other two patients that day.

I brought tea bags, peppermint. The hotel room has a mini coffee maker and it was nice to be able to make a cup of tea. The hotel does have chamomile, though.

Ask for a poolside room!

Oh yeah' date=' don't forget the passport!

I wore only one pair of shoes the entire time, didn't even pack another. (Fitflops).

Also, maybe if you have a favorite nail polish for your toenails, in case they take off your polish in the hospital. They did not take off mine, but they did take it off the other two patients that day.[/quote']

:-( my poor toes!!!!

I want to pack light. But still bring laptop etc. what should I all bring?

I went alone so I worried that putting my laptop in my backpack would be much weight for me to carry back pre-op. let me tell you, I wish I had it with me! There were times I sure could have used it! If someone is going with you, I'd suggest bringing it, or an iPad if you have one :-)