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I will be packing tomorrow, for my surgery this Thursday. So far some of the things I have packed are lotion, face lotion, gas ex strips, burts bee's lip balm, a tablet, PJ's, and some books. Am I missing anything crucial that will help to increase my comfort. Doc said I will be staying at least two days at the hospital due to the fact that I live an hour and a half away from it. Input on any other essentials would be awesomesauce!

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Slippers for you to walk around, a pillow for the ride home to cover your stomach, and mouthwash because your mouth is dry after and you can't drink. My favorite thing I brought was a heated blanket, it felt so good on my tummy!

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Great tips @ simplyblessed!

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@simplyblessed- I did not have a heated blanket at the time of my surgery however my husband bought me one within a week because I have been absolutely chilled to the core ever since my surgery! This blanket has become my BEST buddy! I went to spend a night at my best friends house and I pulled it off my bed to take it with me!

@coastalchick- I wanted a hairbrush by the time day one post-op hit and I asked my hubby to grab one from home. I was allowed to shower that night while sitting on a shower chair but I did not wash my hair because the brush was forgotten and I knew there was NO way that the brush the hospital gave me would do the trick. Im not sure how much hair you have but this was the only item I wanted that I did not have with me. I took a book and my iPad but I never touched either of them because after walking I was always only awake for minutes. You're exhausted at first. Good Luck!

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I just took my toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, change of clothes to wear home! The doctor told me not to bring a lot of stuff because most of it you won't even use!

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You will not need the pjs, you will be in a hospital gown. If anything you could bring a robe or wrap (non terrycloth)

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