My surgery is 10 days away and I'm so excited I'm drawing a blank on what to put in my overnight bag any tips so I don't forget anything [emoji51]

Curious as well [emoji848]

I'm still working on mine but toothpaste, toothbrush, phone, ereader, wall charger, portable charger, clothes to go home in, face wash stuff, dry shampoo, asthma meds

My doc actually gave us a list! I have slippers to walk around in so you don't have to bend down to put them on, a "coughing" pillow or stuffed animal to hold to your tummy to prevent pain, bathrobe for walking around in, toothbrush and toohpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, deodorant, phone, charger, meds, loose fitting clothing, and LIP BALM they say your lips will be very dry.

Also for the checklist they added not to wear makeup, contacts, nailpolish, or perfume on the day of the surgery, make sure your bills are paid and your house clean and there is a phone by your bed at home and someone to look in on you. Good luck everyone

I honestly didn't use ANYTHING that I brought. I over think everything, so I was really prepared. I ended up not even opening my bag. You think you're going to want to get changed, but since I had a drain, the hospital gown was the easiest.

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I honestly didn't use ANYTHING that I brought. I over think everything, so I was really prepared. I ended up not even opening my bag. You think you're going to want to get changed, but since I had a drain, the hospital gown was the easiest.

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So what do you feel like are bare essentials ?

My doc actually gave us a list! I have slippers to walk around in so you don't have to bend down to put them on, a "coughing" pillow or stuffed animal to hold to your tummy to prevent pain, bathrobe for walking around in, toothbrush and toohpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, deodorant, phone, charger, meds, loose fitting clothing, and LIP BALM they say your lips will be very dry.
Also for the checklist they added not to wear makeup, contacts, nailpolish, or perfume on the day of the surgery, make sure your bills are paid and your house clean and there is a phone by your bed at home and someone to look in on you. Good luck everyone [emoji4]

Is it possible you still have your list I'd like a peek ?

I'm still working on mine but toothpaste, toothbrush, phone, ereader, wall charger, portable charger, clothes to go home in, face wash stuff, dry shampoo, asthma meds

My hair gets so oily thanks for the dry shampoo tip [emoji51]

Curious as well [emoji848]

I want to pack everything lol [emoji23][emoji23] that's why I posted this

@Karleena u r absolutely right.....?

I'm a planner and packed EVERYTHING!

Only things I actually used were lip balm, my own pillow and phone charger (and phone). The hospital wouldn't let me consume anything from home-- gas x, cough drops all had to be ordered and provided. They also provided toiletries, ear plugs, notepad and pen...wore a second gown backwards as a robe.

15 hours ago, charliebarry said:

toothpaste, toothbrush, phone, ereader, wall charger, portable charger, clothes to go home in, face wash stuff, dry shampoo, asthma meds

Yeah, a good list ... I plan on taking my own face washer, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo, deodorant, a dressing-gown, a couple of changes of underwear for my 1-2 overnights, clothes and shoes to leave for home, iPhone, tablet computer, Kindle, earphones, three charger cables and a couple of plugs, reading glasses, cryptic crossword books and my regular medication.

And, now, on the advice of others, some lip-balm or a chapstick.

Edited September 25, 20178 yr by Rainbow_Warrior

21 hours ago, mzsantiago88 said:

Is it possible you still have your list I'd like a peek ?

Sure! here ya go. How much stuff I'll actually need is questionable. I just can't wait already. My stomach feels like it is eating itself.

Sure! here ya go. How much stuff I'll actually need is questionable. I just can't wait already. My stomach feels like it is eating itself.

My goodness what a list lol thank you

Lip balm, PJ bottoms, slippers, a comb, my phone. We are only 5 min from hospital. And he's got to go home frequently to let dogs out

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I packed quite a few items also like Deodorant, house slippers, phone charger, tooth brush and paste, change of clothes and pillow. My hospital supplied everything for me except the slippers, change of clothes and phone charger. I was very impressed that they gave care packages to help during my two day stay.