Packing for Surgery...

[LibrarianBecky 91]

I used most of the things I brought. Pillow, pajama pants, toothbrush/paste, deodorant, brush and head band. Chapstick is probably the thing I used the most. I had a book with me, as well as an iPad and charger, but couldn't really focus enough to read. I also had my phone and charger, which I used quite a bit. Instead of a book, I should have brought a couple of magazines.

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[NewAngela 60]

I just stayed over night.

I took (and used):

An extra pair of undies to wear home. I just wore home the clothes I wore to the hospital.

Lip balm

My cpap.

My phone and charger.

Heating pad. (I actually forgot mine so my sister got me one at a nearby drug store. It helped with the gas pain in my shoulder, plus I was freezing.)

The hospital supplied toiletries, no slip socks, etc.

The best thing I took was my mom. She went with me and stayed the whole time.

I must say my mom came in the most handy.

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[innwtitdtity 57]

Ear plugs and a night mask-to help you sleep-hospitals are noisy places! Bathrobe so you are more comfortable when walking the halls. Lip balm too. Good luck!

[FabFemale 233]

I'm may 2nd too. Good luck. Sending prayers. I agree with the previous comments. Pack light is what my surgeon told me.

[RobingAlaska 30]

Biotin mouth spray, trust me, it helps! Good luck, you will do great!

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Biotin mouth spray, trust me, it helps! Good luck, you will do great!

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I hope you meant biotene!

[NewAngela 60]

The main things I used where hand lotion, a wash cloth, cleansing cloths (like baby or face wipes) and a bath robe. A lot of people take pillows. Lip balm or chap stick is a must, although they will probably give you Vaseline. I didn't use it because I had quite a bit of pain and I was salty. Tampons also if applicable and a change of panties. Air freshener isn't a bad idea. They gave me ice packs and I probably could have used a heating pad. A little fan might be a good idea. My room had a fan though. At my hospital almost everyone goes home on Day 2. I had some minor complications or side effects, and my surgery was first thing in the am, and I was discharged in the evening the next day.

I originally told my mom just to drop me off, my last few surgeries were easy and I don't usually involve her much in my medical care unless I need transportation, but the pain and discomfort was so much I was glad she was with me. I had an adverse reaction to one of the meds. The nurse didn't realized it until the next day. They let my mom stay with me longer because I couldn't stay still and my clothes kept coming off me. Eek. I was never in any real danger and everything went fine, but it was one of the more challenging experiences in my life to endure. I got pretty scared afterwards and let her go back home once I was pretty sure I would be ok. It helps to have a family member near by when you are recovering if possible.

I must say although I had a quite bit of pain in my stomach area upon waking, I really had very little pain after discharge.

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[Andrea72 510]

The two things I took that really helped not only at the hospital, but during the first week, was Gas x gas strips (not every hospital lets you use them) and a front closure bra with no underwire.

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[Thecloude1 342]

I wore the same outfit coming and going, Chapstick, biotene mouth spray, toothbrush and paste , deodorant and clean underwear. I never touched my phone or IPad ...I could have cared less! The best thing I had was my husband [emoji7]

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Looks like you have a pretty good list here! Definitely don’t forget the phone and charger. If you like books, music, crosswords, or anything else to entertain you, pack a few of those. You might also want an extra sweater if you think you might get cold.

Good luck with surgery!

[silverthreads 183]

I took some noise canceling earbuds and a phone loaded with music. Made all the hospital noise disappear and I could actually sleep! The nurses actually had to grab my toe to wake me up when needed...

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[may.demers 1]

Defiantly needed Chapstick my lips were SO dry my mom brought in my iPad which helped pass the time oh and the charger is important and I had a extra pair of undies

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