What are the top 5 thing you brought? I have surgery planned for January 8th....I kinda have an idea of what to bring....but it doesn't hurt to ask everyone else!

Chapstick, ear plugs, heating pad, easy slip on shoes (or slippers) to wear for your walks and Gas-X.

I didn't even bring 5 things. I brought my phone and an extra long charger, a brush, and lip balm.

I wore loose comfy clothes in and wore the same ones home. The hospital gave me a small pillow to hold on the ride home. They also provided slipper socks. I wore the hospital gown and then put another on backwards as a robe when I was walking the halls. There was a never a time where I wished I'd brought something that I didn't.

I really didn't need much in the hospital - they provided it all from chapstick to toothpaste and toothbrush - it was pretty incredible! I would make sure you bring some easy slip on shoes for the walking the halls. I did not need a change of clothes, just wore what I went in with. You'll be asleep most of the time anyway. Good luck!

Chapstick, Biotene, pillow, heating pad, and my mom!

you honestly won't need much. Some slip on shoes and some comfy loose clothes to go home in.

besides the cell phone and charger I also brought my kindle and my laptop and some dvds

My surgery was 4 days ago. The things I used the most were: 1)Slippers, 2)Chapstick, 3)Robe, 4) Pillow from home, 5) My sister, she stayed the two nights I was in the hospital and was there any time I needed her.

A robe, slippers, comfy clothes, Chapstick and your own pillow/blanket ????

Oh and your family to keep you company, they were awesome to have there! ????

Loose clothes to go home in, pillow for the journey home, Gas-x strips, Toiletries and mobile !

I took a lot more than this as I was in for 4 days

I am having surgery at a center for excellence...they said 48 hours from surgery then you are out.Based on all comments

Extension cord for iPad,pajama pant,heating pad .slippers,mouthwash ...cell phone.

And coconut water with aloe from trader joes

GasX!!!!

I'm wondering about the Gasx..did you who took some have to hide it? Most hospitals will not let you bring outside remedies in. My dad couldn't use cough drops or his Vicks inhaler and another wouldn't let my father Inlaw take Tylenol that my mother Inlaw had.

Just curious

What are the top 5 thing you brought? I have surgery planned for January 8th....I kinda have an idea of what to bring....but it doesn't hurt to ask everyone else!

1) smartphone with an external battery back-up so you don't have to plug into a wall charger

2) loose fitting gym clothes

3) slip on sneakers from New Balance.....best dang shoes you'll ever buy. Makes those hospital laps easier and you'll wear them around the house forever.

4) large pillow to hold against your abdomen on the car ride home. It helps a great deal.....especially when you hit Patches of bumpy road

5) have your prescription pain meds already filled. You may want to dose up for the trip home. My sleeve wasn't a source of pain at all.....but the abdominal hernia repair was tender. I had a total of 8 incision locations. Looks cool now.....like I was in some type of adventure.

Best wishes for you.

It was a great decision for me. Very grateful for the progress so far and even more grateful for the progress that is sure to come over the next few months........

My favorite item was pajama bottoms. I couldn't put my robe on due to the iv, so it was so nice having something covering my booty on my walks!

Pajama bottoms, robe, phone/charger, face wipes and Chapstick!

Oh and your own pillow!