Hello all. I am having surgery on November 9th, and I was wondering what did you pack in your bag for that day.

I just don't want to go overboard lol

Thank you in advance ????

I went overboard. ????. Honestly you spend most of your time walking, sipping, sleeping, and being poked and prodded.

Mainstays are a comfy pillow, your phone with an extra long charger cord (mine didn't reach), a robe, toiletries, stretchy clothes to wear home, and that should do you.

Congrats!

Slippers, comfy clothes to wear home, my cell phone, cell phone charger, extention cord, chap stick, body wash and deodorant, and slippers, congratulations on your upcoming surgery ????

I went way overboard when I packed my bag, I always do. However, my life saving items were: a small travel pillow to brace against my stomach, Chapstick, and biotene mouthwash( it is a moisturizing mouthwash and comes in handy the first 24 hours when your mouth is dry like a desert), extension cord for my cell phone charger.

My C-PAP

Some magazines

My iPhone with full charge and a remote battery (good for three recharges)

Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, huge bottle of hand sanitizer that I used constantly.

Baggy gym shorts, loose t-shirt (2), underwear

You are going to want a pillow for the ride home. Feels good to hold it against your abdomen.

Also have your post op pain med perscription filled and ready for dosing when you leave.

C-pap. Long extension cord (only outlet close was about five feet from bed) for chargers, slippers, shower shoes, brush/comb, moisturizing lip balm, stretchy clothes for ride home.

I wish I had a travel pillow for the ride home - great idea!

My surgery center gave out a pack that contained deodorant, disposable bath cloths, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc...

Good luck with surgery - we're all rooting for you!

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Great question! I'm having surgery on 11/16 and I'm bringing:

- A sleep eye mask and ear plugs in case it's bright/loud

- An extension cord plus 10 ft super fast phone charger (tested to make sure the USB plug inside the charger doesn't come loose easily - there's nothing worse than snagging the cord and realizing your charger is no longer inside the plug!)

- Mini can of Lysol since hospitals are filthy, plus hand sanitizer and antibacterial body wipes

- Fleece socks with traction

- Face wipes, moisturizer, and lip balm (you're so dry after surgery)

- Notepad, pen, and thank you notes for anyone who's especially helpful

- Little tray to keep everything organized and from falling off the table

- Loose clothes (including a skirt since some people have trouble putting on pants)

- Sperry shoes (comfy, flat, awesome traction)

- Warm shawl/wrap (rooms are cold and you'll have wires/tubes to work around)

I did a ton of research and list-making. Hope that helps!

Ditto I overpacked! What I did use was Chapstick, dry mouth spray, hospital provided me with toiletries and a comb(which was so needed) extension cord is a great idea. The pillow for the ride home was definitely a must have. I did have a robe because no matter how many blankets I asked for I was still cold and it helped when walking around the hospital

Thanks guys this is helping a lot!