Hello everyone, I am new to this site but soooo glad I found it. I will be having my surgery 8/19/2014 and would like to know from all of you what you think I will need to take with me for post surgery. I have heard from some people that Gas X strips work wonders...a pillow for comfort etc....any other suggestions?

i have seen many people recommend chapstick Good luck and let us know how you are doing please!

I was very happy I took my slippers with me. haha Other than that, lip balm, change of undies and my Kindle were all I used. The hospital provided simethicone if I asked for it, but honestly it didn't do much. Walking and moving around were what helped with the gas pain.

I'm still a pre-op (not even scheduled yet), but I found this list on another forum:

A typed list of the medicines you take

Loose fitting comfortable clothes - like loose fitting gym shorts, sweats, loose tops

Extra underwear

Front zip sports bra

A robe

A pillow (To put over your stomach so that you can put your seat belt on after surgery, to place over your stomach when you need to cough)

ChapStick

Gas X - the kind that melt on your tongue were highly encouraged for me

Dry Shampoo

Open back Slippers (non-slip)

iPod with headphones (or something to listen to during your recovery)

A loose house robe to go around your hospital gown

A good book

Lotion

Water bottle for the ride home

Personal toiletries-toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, lotion, hairbrush, make-up and deodorant

Earplugs (In case your roomie snores!)

Important Phone numbers

Insurance card

Biotene mouth spray (For dry mouth)

Mouthwash or mouth spray

Cell phone and charger

Gas-X

Baby wipes

hair band

A camera to take before pictures

CPAP machine if you use one

Reading glasses or prescription glasses

Favorite photos that will comfort you

A copy of your living will

A copy of your power of attorney

A fan (if you like sleeping with one)

Room Fragrance -- You might find that you are a little ‘gassy’ after surgery and the smell may surprise you! If you’re someone that doesn’t want everyone that walks in the room to share the aroma, bring a bottle of air freshener.

Great list

I took too much stuff with me. All I ended up using was:

my pillow

chap stick

my slippers (with good tread)

Iphone/headphones

Undies

Loose dress to go home in

Insurance card, ID, credit card

Hairtie

As far as Gas-X, most hospitals will not let you take any meds that don't come from their stock.