So, my surgery is this Tuesday the 24th of May. Just curious if I'm prepared or not. This is what I have besides a change of clothes and my cell phone...

1. Chapstick

2. A Blanket

3. Toothbrush

4. Toothpaste

5. Mouthwash

6. Body wash

7. My tablet

8. Chargers

9. hair brush

10. Deodorant

11. Wash rag

12. Slippers

13. Gas X Strips

14. Socks

15. Q-Tips

16. Lotion

I don't normally wear makeup, so that isn't on my list. So this is what I have in my bag as of now. I don't plan on washing my hair at the hospital because it's soooo long and I just want it out of my way at all times during recovery. Don't worry, I'm washing it the morning of.

If there is anything I am missing please let me know. I hope I have everything down. I've waited 5 months for this and it's finally here.

So, my surgery is this Tuesday the 24th of May. Just curious if I'm prepared or not. This is what I have besides a change of clothes and my cell phone...

1. Chapstick

2. A Blanket

3. Toothbrush

4. Toothpaste

5. Mouthwash

6. Body wash

7. My tablet

8. Chargers

9. hair brush

10. Deodorant

11. Wash rag

12. Slippers

13. Gas X Strips

14. Socks

15. Q-Tips

16. Lotion

I ended up going home instead of being admitted, but I would forgo the toothbrush, toothpaste, bodywash, cotton swabs, washrag, blanket, and socks because the hospital will supply it, unless you are particular about having certain things. The items I added were a heating pad, robe, lingerie, and the other 90% of the carryon luggage was filed with Hello Kitty plushes (to decorate my room), at least 1 was for splinting my abdomen. Before going home, don't forget to ask for lots of adhesive remover pads! If you try to remove sticky adhesive from your skin at home, it's very difficult and your skin will get raw.

@jea(n__n)were

Yes, unfortunately, I am a bit of a germ-o-phobe, so I hear over and over again. I like to use things that I know have already been sanitized. I am also bringing anti-bacterial soap to wash my hands because I need to wash them often. Not something I wanted to say here in the forum, but oh well.

Also, I will definitely stay at least one night. The doctor already told me. He said probably two but definitely 1.

I will ask for the adhesive remover pads thank you for recommending those. That's a great idea!!

Hey! We are surgery buddies! May 24th as well! Good luck! And see you on the losers bench!

Definitely!! Good luck to you as well! ????

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I just got home from the hospital today. Had surgery Wednesday. I packed a bag, didn't use anything but my phone. I was in lala land Wednesday night and Thursday night I was so sick. But Friday and today was great. I did pack chap stick. Used that I didn't get to eat or drink anything until Thursday and that was just Water.

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I bought and brought everything said and thought of. Only thing I used was my phone and charger. I was only in the hospital for 24hrs. Either i was knocked out or walking or just groggy. I used nothing.

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I took a heating pad and it was the best things no ever for my gas pain!!

I took my own pillow for comfort. If you do, don't use a white pillow case because it can get put in with the hospital ones.

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Sounds like you’re ready to go! Will you want a book or crossword puzzles or something else to do just in case you’re bored out of your mind? Even if it’s not something you normally do, it might come in handy if you have down time and need something light to do.

@@Alex Brecher - I am with you. I pack many things when I travel because my biggest fear is boredom. But having multiple contingency plans helps me relax.

Hmmmm, I have been thru a few surgeries before and there is the "I'm a guy" thing. sooooooo

I went in wearing shorts, a tee shirt and flip flops. They gave me a plastic bag in pre-op. I put my shorts and tee shirt and flip flops in the bag.....and away I went.

In recovery I put back on the shorts, the tee shirt and when I walked the halls I wore the flip flops.

Slept alot........went home in the shorts, tee shirt and flip flops. See, simple.....(it's a guy thing)

Hahahahaha... thank you @@Recycled I loved that.

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I have to agree with everyone else. The only thing I used from my bag was my phone and charger. Hospital provided everything else.

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I brought my own pillow from home, and I'm glad I did. I used my phone, charger, toothbrush and toothpaste. I had a pair of PJ pants that I wore under my johnny shirt so my butt wasn't hanging out. And my non slip slippers. That's all I used, and I was in for 3 nights, 3 days. The hospital provided everything else that I needed. I wore the same clothes home that I wore in (sweatpants and a t shirt)

Good luck!

@@GermanShepherdMama

Okay thank you, I'll do just that. I'm sure I'll be super tender. Great idea!

@@Diana_in_Philly

Aww.. my socks are so warm too. I really hate their socks. Oh well, I guess I really have no choice. Lol... thanks for the warning

You can put your socks on under their socks. Their grippy socks tend to be plenty stretchy and big enough to go over socks.

My program actually preferred me to put on regular socks and sneakers for my walks around the ward. They felt it provided better support. The nurses helped me put on my socks and sneakers.