My surgery is scheduled for May 8th. I am interested in knowing what items will be essential to take to the hospital and what I will need when I am discharged home. Is there a list of "I wish I would have known to have this"?

There are so many things on the web, but it would be nice to get first hand knowledge from patients who have been through the surgery.

TIA, Angie

I packed so much for the hospital and didn't touch any of it. Just comfy clothes to go home in. At home, a recliner to sleep in has been essential as well as a good stock of premier protein shakes and crystal light to flavor the endless water. I'm 5 days post op.

How are you feeling? Any other advice?

thank you for replying so quickly!!

Angie

Ditto @kins117. I did not need anything other than my cpap. I felt pretty crappy that first night, and really didn't care about anything other than ice chips and sleep.

Essential home tip, have some liquid Tylenol available. The opiates they gave me made me sick, so the liquid Tylenol came in very handy.

Edited April 18, 20179 yr by Navigating the Wilderness

Took nothing except purse and the loose clothing I wore. Back home in my bed the same day.

My surgery is scheduled for May 8th. I am interested in knowing what items will be essential to take to the hospital and what I will need when I am discharged home. Is there a list of "I wish I would have known to have this"?
There are so many things on the web, but it would be nice to get first hand knowledge from patients who have been through the surgery.
TIA, Angie

I'm scheduled for May 8 too!

I'm scheduled for May 8 too!

I'm scheduled for May 8th also!

I'm scheduled for May 8 too!

That is awesome!! I am so excited. Looking forward to being healthy and getting off most of my meds. Good Luck.

I am scheduled for May 8th too [emoji16]

I agree with the others, just comfy clothes for the hospital stay. I slept most of the first day. One thing I wish I'd had once I got home was plain unflavored protein powder. I got so sick of the sweet shakes!

The most essential item will be chapstick or similar product. If you use moisturizer for your face throw that in too. I have never been as "dry" as those first few days. I also took my own slippers ( with non slip tread) as I find those hospital socks to be bothersome. Best wishes!!

Thank you so much!! I am getting so excited for this new journey in my life. I am so happy that I am meeting people on this page who will help me with this and of course I am always available for support. 13 days and counting!!

Thanks for the feedback. I was reading that gas-x strips are helpful too. I will be bringing a pair of my husbands shorts ? They are very comfy and loose around the waist.

#12daysandcounting

Chap stick and a blanket. My hospital room was freezing and because i was dehydrated my lips were soooo chapped. I didn't need anything else. I was focused on walking off the gas pain and sleeping

Now that I am 4 weeks out, I can say Milk of Magnesia helps. I was one of those "it won't happen to me" people. But constipation is no fun.