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Bypass tomorrow. Anyone have something they wish they brought to the hospital or something they could have done without?

Cell phone, charger, wallet, t-short, toothbrush, underwear...

Thanks!

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Lounge pants! You want something to put on your butt under your hospital gown that you feel comfortable roaming the halls in. Lounge pants (pajama bottoms) with a loose waist...comfy and affords you a little modesty getting your walking in the halls done.

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Chapstick! Your dry lips will thank you.

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I purchased cetaphile face wash wipes & body wipes. Wasn’t allowed to take a shower while at hospital (some are, but I was only there overnight) and I HATE feeling dirty or unkempt so these were good for me until I got home. Didn’t wanna log around face wash, moisturizer etc.

packing light is key

oh! I also brought my own slippers from home because I hate the anti-slip socks. They always bunch up

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1 hour ago, BigDrew said:

Bypass tomorrow. Anyone have something they wish they brought to the hospital or something they could have done without?

Cell phone, charger, wallet, t-short, toothbrush, underwear...

Thanks!

Headphones!

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I used my Biotene mouth spray the most. I wasn’t allowed mints or crystal light or anything like that in the hospital. Took headphones and an eye mask and didn’t use either.

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Just a tiny warning: too much sugar free candy has a laxative effect. And wouldn't help as much with your dry mouth as Biotene, or at least that's what almost everyone says.😝🙏Best Wishes for your surgery

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My own pillow - hold against my stomach for the ride home, chapstick, biotene mouth swabs, loose workout pants, my sneakers (instead of slippers), decaf/herbal tea bags - tastes better than plain Water, cell phone and charger, underwear and Shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush/paste, hair ties/hairbrush.

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Thanks all!

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Sweats or pj pants.
Some comfy slippers!
Your own pillow (both for your overnights and for the ride home)
Cell phone, charger with extra long cable.
Lip Balm and Dry Mouth Spray (these were so freaking helpful, they made the start of my recovery so much more pleasant!)

I didn't use anything else. I brought a book and never touched it. Change of clothes stayed in the bag.

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