What do you suggest I bring to the hospital for my surgery? Staying 1-2 nights.

How did you stay busy during your recovery? I don't know what I'm going to do! I got a mandala coloring book

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Pj bottoms, loose clothes to wear home, a pillow, lip balm, charging cords and slip on shoes for walking around the hospital.

I slept and watched tv in the hospital

Edited February 23, 201610 yr by cindyw41

I took my rosary to say "thank YOU".

I took my robe and slippers to remind me of home.

I took my favorite perfume so I would smell like "me" and not "hospital"

I took tooth brush and paste, and waterless shampoo and a hair brush

I took my phone and charger.

and

very important: chapstick

We'll be warming up the Losers' Bench for you!

I took an extra pair of underwear (just wore home what I wore to the hospital -- a loose dress), lip balm, biotene, heating pad, a pillow for the ride home, and my mom!

Thank you! How did you keep busy at home while recovering? Ima pretty active person and know I'm going to have to keep my hands/brain busy!

Initially, right after surgery I kept myself busy by sipping. Sipping and walking is pretty much a full time job!

Once you are able to do other things you could color, knit/crochet, read, watch tv, etc.

Honestly everything I brought I didn't need or use. Most of the time I spent sleeping and when I was awake I was walking around with the nurse or peeing (I received so many fluids via IV). Also, all my loved ones wanted updates so that kept me busy as well. Also, I would suggest being very focused on drinking that water once the time comes. I was overwhelmed with how difficult it was and was unable to go home the first day without getting all the fluids in.

In the hospital I stayed busy trying to sleep. Nobody would let me lol. Once I got back to the house I walk, play video games, crochet, read, watch vids on the latest model planes, take the dogs for walks, ferry people to and fro, and dream of foods that crunch.

No need to stay busy. Just rest and start getting better.