Hi Friends,

Getting ready for surgery soon. Wondering what you put in your bag for hospital use. I have already come up with the following:

My pillow (for trip home), Anti-gas strips, Chapstick, Journal. Also a reminder for myself to take a "before" pic.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Hi Friends, Getting ready for surgery soon. Wondering what you put in your bag for hospital use. I have already come up with the following: My pillow (for trip home), Anti-gas strips, Chapstick, Journal. Also a reminder for myself to take a "before" pic. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Unscented lotion, iPad for games, chargers for phones & iPad, slip on shoes for walking, CPAP, eye mask & ear plugs.

Hi Friends, Getting ready for surgery soon. Wondering what you put in your bag for hospital use. I have already come up with the following: My pillow (for trip home), Anti-gas strips, Chapstick, Journal. Also a reminder for myself to take a "before" pic. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Unscented lotion, iPad for games, chargers for phones & iPad, slip on shoes for walking, CPAP, eye mask & ear plugs.

I was just told Gas-x and non scented air neutralizer (for our upcoming gas expulsions) were a must!!

I had my surgery last week. I took my Kindle (my second husband as my family calls it), Galaxy Tablet, iPhone and all chargers. I used my phone only. I packed chap stick and I did use it. I did take lotion but with the nausea, the smell made me feel yucky so I wished I had brought unscented. The hospital provided slippy socks. I hate hospital gowns so I packed loose comfy jammie pants, oversized cotton panties and cotton tank tops. I worse both sets and used the bariatric gown as a robe. Braless was my friend. SWEAR! With the abdominal distention from the gas and trauma plus the incisions, any bands would have killed. Worked perfect. I was allowed a shower my second day and they asked if I had brought my own supplies, I said no and they provided everything I needed (soap, shampoo and conditioner). I honestly had very little idle time on my hand nor the concentration to read or web surf. I walked, sipped, walked, sipped, rested, napped and time passed quick ..... I did watch a bit of TV but don't remember much of it .....I had the poots but there was no odor to worry about (it was CO2 and I had no solid food in my system to cause it) .... I packed baby wipes however preferred the cool or warm washcloths from the in suite restroom so I did not even open them. Hope this helps!

Edited August 19, 201411 yr by ChristyAZ

Great help! I love "the poots"! We call it " the toots"! I will get big undies right away!!

AND MY FAVORITE PILLOW! Have no idea how I could have forgotten that ..... it was a must have!

I am bringing an extension cord just in case.. I can't wait to pack this weekend! Good luck everyone here to a rocking new us

Great question... I'm taking note.

Thanks everyone! Totally forgot about my phone charger!!