I'm getting sleeved at 8.30 tomorrow morning and am just getting everything packed now. Any suggestions for essential things to pack?

Some things you think you'll need, you might not. I wouldn't over pack. I wanted my pillow from home so I took that. I took a gown but they wanted me to wear the hospital gowns so never used it. I took a change of under clothes and clothes to wear home. Here's a list of things you might need:

Tooth Paste and tooth brush

Body Wash

Lotion

Deodorant

Mouthwash

Hair Brush

House slippers

Chap Stick

Gas x

Phone and charger

MP3 player or laptop..something to occupy your time

Magazines or crossword puzzles

If you use a cpap,,don't forget it

My heating pad was my best friend after surgery for the gas pains....

Oh no! I had forgotten about the gas pain! Might pack my heat pack now!

What is gas x??

The only thing I really used was chap stick. Good luck!

a little friend to help relieve bloating from gas..you can get it over the counter

I used precious little of all the stuff I packed. I had dry mouth so bad after surgery and I was grateful to have my own toothbrush and brand of toothpaste. I also picked up some bioten spray and mouthwash at the drugstore. It is designed to help with dry mouth and was a lifesaver for me. The chapstick helped, too.

I didn't need anything to occupy my time as I was sleeping or walking the whole time.

Good Luck!

I keep forgetting I was in there for quite a while. You may not use all that you pack but good to be prepared in case.

Thanks guys good tips! I'm going minimal but packing essentials!

Wish be luck - gosh I'm so nervous!

I recommend bringing ear plugs so you can rest. I didn't have them the first night and the beeping I've kept me up. I had them the second night. But I recommend you ask the nurse before using them.

Good luck!