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Surgery tomorrow what to pack

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  • Woohoo!!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Please keep us all posted!

  • Your pillow for sure. If you have a body pillow take that too it is good for supporting your belly. That was all I used. I honestly didn't brush my teeth for three days, gross I know, but I was so nau

  • Comfy clothes when your walking the halls. Shower stuff and towel.

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Woohoo!!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Please keep us all posted!

Your pillow for sure. If you have a body pillow take that too it is good for supporting your belly. That was all I used. I honestly didn't brush my teeth for three days, gross I know, but I was so nauseous there was no way I was sticking a toothbrush in my mouth. Good luck to you!!

Twinmomma422 - pillow, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant and maybe chapstick. I wore my own panties and they provided everything else. I was only there one night and was told to wear comfy clothes in that I could wear home. hydrate as late as possible!

Hooray! Keep us posted with the progress and good luck! I hope it's a smooth process for you:)

I haven't had mine yet but I have read that Chapstick is good.. Dry mouth and lips I guess!

Hey there. Just had my surgery 9/2 and the main things I actually used were pajamas, lots of undies, TAMPONS or PADS. Pads are much easier. My period hit the day after surgery and I had just had it 2 weeks prior. It was heavy too! Gas X quick dissolve strips, slippers with non slip tread and deodarant. Nothing else I took, I needed. Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!!

How long will you be in the hospital? I was only over night, but anymore than that I agree with Vanessa. Bring Tampons/pads. I got my period 2 days after as well, not expected, very heavy and has lasted for two weeks now.

I forgot! I also took a lil mini fan! cuz I was HOT. I used that baby every day!! :) good luck again!!

Good luck with your surgery! Definitely a firm pillow, comfy clothes, and pads. I wasn't expecting the gift of my period either the day after surgery!

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Thank you. I had mine a couple weeks ago and not expecting it for another couple weeks but as I'm seeing here it comes when it wants lol so I will def pack some pads and tampons. Thank you all again!! I go in at noon central time!

Thank you ladies!!! I thought my body was working against me. My period started about 10 days early too. 3 days after surgery. I was pissed. I didn't expect to have to deal with that yet. Uugh. I have my followup tomorrow and I think I'll mention it as something to warn others about. What a relief to know I'm not alone! Crazy stuff.

It's a complete EXTRA thing to deal with and for me, it was so messy. :( so glad that's over. I will forever warn about it tho!!

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