My surgeons office told me to wash with antibacterial soap the night before surgery. Does anyone know if it is okay if it is scented too? Second, just supposed to be in the hospital for one night. Should I bring anything? Last question, My surgeon is also going to prepare my hiatal hernia. Do you think their is going to be more pain? Okay, one more question sorry. Can you tell me your experiences when you first woke up in recovery and your first few days home? Thank you all so much!

Thank you I made sure to pack my chapstick and teddy bear!

Chapstick is the #1 thing!!! Phone charger and other than that, hospital provides everything. Just had my surgery on the 9th, home on the 11th and doing well. Painful but getting up to walk is key. 24 hours later I actually gave myself a wash up. It felt nice but nothing like coming home and being in your own bed, shower, etc! It's so worth it and you won't remember too much about that day....my sister had text me and I text her back that I was at the movies!!! She was a little concerned but started laughing cause I had hit my morephine button!! You will do fine, just remember the chapstick