Hey friends can you tell me what should I pack for my hospital stay and what are the things that I most definitely need to get home? My surgery is Wednesday so any help you can give would be great

Mine is Wed as well... I'm just taking the basics

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You will have an IV while you are there, so plan to enjoy rocking a hospital gown. Take two or three pairs of pannies, maybe a robe, and a comfy outfit to wear home. I took basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, deo., lotion, Chapstick, shampoo and conditioner and a brush. If your hair is long, then a ponytail holder. Take books or a tablet, most hospitals have wifi, cell phone and don't forget chargers. Also, some slip on shoes are great and some socks. Good luck! I was sleeved on August 28th and have lost a total of 22 pounds, 10 from five day preop. I am so happy I did the sleeve! ZERO regrets other than should have done it sooner! I only spent two nights in the hospital and was up walking the afternoon of surgery.

Dont forget a pillow for the ride home. hold pillow against stomach when going over the bumps in the road!

I took a change of clothes, cell phone, charger, toothbrush, and tooth paste. I only took the phone so I could talk to my kids. I mostly slept so I didn't need anything else. I didn't even watch TV.

Thanks for all the great info... Did you experience any nausea??

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Oh yeah, I live 8 miles from the hospital so my hubby could easliy bring anything I needed.

I had nausea the first two nights. They put some meds in my IV to help.

Having chapstick and hand lotion was crucial for me. For some reason I was dry and dehydrated, so I agree with all the other posters yet want to emphasize the sanity-saving packing hint of CHAPSTICK.

Chapstick,hand lotion and extension cord for your phone...or whatever you need to charge...slippers if you don't like socks

I brough a heating pad and it was really nice against a sore tummy or my shoulders

Chapstick,hand lotion and extension cord for your phone...or whatever you need to charge...slippers if you don't like socks

Extension cord AND ur phone charger! If u want ur phone to reach ur bed. there are not to many plugs close to ur bed! Even the nurses thought that was a good idea.

Yea my nurses thought that was a pretty smart move too

This is great information! I, too, am having surgery on Wednesday and already want to start packing my bag! An extension cord is a great idea! Thank you!!!

Hello everyone I am packing now! My surgery is 730 on Monday morning. The extension cord is a very helpful tip I would have never thought of it

The hospital i was in provided everything really. The only things i brought were deodorant, few pairs of undies, hair brush, book, phone and phone charger. They provided toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, lotion etc. Since i had the IV in they made me wear the gowns which was fine with me and they provided me with the socks with the rubber bottoms. Honestly don't bring much since you will be out of it mostly and they provide everything essential. Good luck!