I’m so nervous surgery is 10/13 and I’m not prepared. Pre admission is next week. What can I do to prepare shopping list ,what should I pack ??

Thanks in advance [emoji17]

I am still a few weeks away from getting my surgery date but I have also been looking for ideas about what to bring to the hospital. I plan to bring:
Hair brush, my pillow, iPad, cell phone, chargers, portable charger, lip balm, slip on shoes and very loose going home clothes.

Toothpaste & toothbrush too

Toothpaste & toothbrush too

Oh yes thanks for reminding me about toothpaste and toothbrush ! I see people recommending a pillow so maybe we should carry one as well. I hope there are no complications [emoji54]

I'm a little over two months post op...to be honest, I don't think you need much. The basics for sure, toothbrushes, hair brush, etc. Some comfy clothes for the ride home....but that was all I used. I thought I needed a bunch of stuff like my tablet, and laptop, OTC meds, clothes, etc...i thought I would watch movies and maybe even catch up on work. But in reality, all you want to do right after surgery is sleep and heal.

The shopping list comes more into play after you're home from hospital. I lived on bottled water, popsicles, and broth.

The best and most inspiring piece of advice I can give you....is that it's a quick recovery. I was amazed at how better I felt each day, it was exponential. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't hard at first, but you will be amazed at how quick it actually goes.

You'll do great. Good luck on this journey.

prepared. Pre admission is next week. What can I do to prepare shopping list ,what should I pack ??

Thanks in advance

Read...read threads. Pinterest has some good things. My doctor's present a workshop, and has pre-op and post-op support groups.


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don't be... it will all turn out just fine.. it will be over before you know it.