I have never been in the hospital before. Does anyone have advice on what to bring with me?

My surgery is Dec 23!!

Dana

You really need nothing other than a change of clothes, a hair brush and your own tooth brush. They will give you a toothbrush but the are really bad ones. I also brought my IPad because I would go crazy without it. I would make sure you have reading glasses if you need them. Also I used lip balm because my lips got so dry.

They prefer you use their hospital gowns so pjs are not necessary. They have to be able to get at your iIV easily. They will also provide robe and footies that are slip proof.

Other than that, you really need nothing.

My must haves were my heating pad and iPad.

My favorite thing I brought to the hospital was a heated blanket (heating pad). Helps with pain

Depends on the hospital, some provide a robe, others do not. I take my own toiletries, hairbrush, combs, toothbrush, a robe, , and slippers, my entertainment this time will likely be my new tablet so I can read and keep facebook friends up to date. I usually include a change of clothes for my husband too, as he tends to spend every waking moment with me in the hospital. I don't know yet if he plans to take all 3 days off work or just my surgery day and discharge day. I hate to say me having surgery is routine, but sadly it is. Don't overpack, but don't take so little you need people to bring stuff from home. I didn't need a heating pad after my gallbladder surgery, but if you have one, keep it handy. Also, I don't know about your hospital, but, check and see when you bring the overnight bag, at checkin, or postop. I generally have my husband leave mine in the car until I'm in my own room postop. Gives him the excuse to go find himself something to eat and take a few to work through his emotions postop. This time, he will not be in the waiting room alone as in the past, friends of ours plan to be with us through the entire preop morning and taking rotating shifts through my hospital stay.

Your own pillow, slippers, robe, and gas ex melts.