So I've heard before to bring like the dis-solvable gas x strips to help pass the gas test, Anything else I should be bringing? I'm hoping to be discharged the day after surgery, since I'll have to stay overnight at least the first day.

I didn't use much... Phone charger, blistex (something for chapped lips)

I didn't use most of what I brought. My PJ pants were used once my catheter was out. I agree with lip balm & a phone charger. I used my own slippers but they gave me the nonslip socks so I really didn't need them. I brought a pillow but the surgeon requires the bed to be sitting up at all times so I couldn't really use it.

What a great question!

Also, should I take like a pajama gown or pajama pants and shirt?

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And extension cord for ur phone charger so it reaches u. And most hospital mouth wash is horrible!!!! Lol

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Just the phone charger, with extension, chapstick and slippers. I was told walking was the best thing to do to recover quickly and help move the gas out, so I did, a LOT.

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@@Rachel412 Okay, so, this has nothing to do with the question. But did having the catheter out hurt??

Only thing I really used was my phone and the charger. I wish I would have brought my own nonslip socks because the hospital ones were useless.

@@Rachel412 Okay, so, this has nothing to do with the question. But did having the catheter out hurt??

It didn't hurt, but it pushed up against my parts every time I moved so I constantly felt like I needed to pee. After they took it out it was a little sore, but I was on good pain meds and it really didn't bother me at all.

I saw that YouTube video about GasX strips also. I took a bunch to the hospital and didn't need a single one. Each of us is different.

Consider taking a light book containing your favorite inspiration. Instead of staring at your phone for hours, give yourself a break and read something else. Or maybe listen to an audio book.

Thanks for the audio book idea. I'm definitely going to do that!

I was told by a friend to bring a good moisturizer because pre-op soap gets you very itchy

I brought pj pants and very glad I did. Also brought deodorant since they wouldn't let me use it before surgery.

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