Going in on the 12th at 6AM and getting things together for my bag. I know that my pre-determined stay is only supposed to be for one night, but I know as well as anybody that things like this can change instantly. Soooo...Besides ChapStick and a phone charger, what are some of the "must have items" OR "I wish I had packed _________" items for your hospital stay?

I am packing robes and slippers for walking around.

Toothbrush

Biotene Spray to moisten your mouth

Disposable House Slippers for walking

Cell phone charger + phone

That's all I took. Wore the same clothes home and brought a pillow from the hospital home with me for the trip. I held it to my tummy to keep the bumpy ride from hurting.

Went commando the whole time and wore a gown, cuz was just easier.

Just now, Nermada said:

I am packing robes and slippers for walking around.

Me too - I even ordered a new pretty robe to boost my mood after surgery!

Headphones. I could not sleep the night after surgery, and I listened to music and sort of dozed. It drowned out the hospital sounds and was calming.

Just now, lisafrommassachusetts said:

Headphones. I could not sleep the night after surgery, and I listened to music and sort of dozed. It drowned out the hospital sounds and was calming.

Excellent suggestion! I think I might bring an eye mask too!

Comfy clothes and crocks so you can walk the heck out of the hallway with you headset on and Jammin and farting all the surgery gas out while on morphine!

Yes personal care items help but who cares if you smell or look like hell, you did it and wont see them again - JK

1 minute ago, AJ Tylo said:

Comfy clothes and crocks so you can walk the heck out of the hallway with you headset on and Jammin and farting all the surgery gas out while on morphine!

Yes personal care items help but who cares if you smell or look like hell, you did it and wont see them again - JK

you are hysterical - I very much needed this giggle today!

I brought a bunch of stuff but only used my charger. They provided a toothbrush and paste. I even had a robe but never used it because I had an iv attached the entire time so I wouldn't be able to get the robe on.

2 hours ago, GAjeepGirl said:

I know that my pre-determined stay is only supposed to be for one night, but I know as well as anybody that things like this can change instantly. Soooo...Besides ChapStick and a phone charger, what are some of the "must have items" OR "I wish I had packed _________" items for your hospital stay?

For one night I wouldn't bother with anything more.

Is it like really only an overnight stay??

I had to stay for five nights (planned discharge is on the 5th post-op day here) and brought a whole bag of things.

- favorite pillow

- pyjama and shirts for several nights

- comfy clothes and underwear for several days

- phone, tablet and charger

- books if you don't read on your tablet

- the bag I store stuff like toothbrush, deodorant etc. in

4 hours ago, lisafrommassachusetts said:

Headphones. I could not sleep the night after surgery, and I listened to music and sort of dozed. It drowned out the hospital sounds and was calming.

Ooh. Good idea...

Also, front opening bra.

Get your clothes on before the IV that way you do not have your ass hangin out in the death hospital gowns! They let me get dressed right after i got to my room and before the IV.

Baby wipes/wet wipes

I brought my flameless candle to relax my nerves...it was very soothing and the overnight team seemed to enjoy it as well. I brought an extension cord, which I needed. Comy clothes for the ride home and a zip up hoodie. Uses a pillow for the ride home. I had a few extra things, soothing aromatherapy lavender lotion for my hands. I have my personal comforts, we all travel different.

Don't know what it's like in the hospital you're going to at but here all patients are advised not to take anything valuable with them to the hospital if it's possible because auf stealing.

I only brought phone, tablet and charger and a little money without all the cards etc. - on the day of surgery the nurses stash away the valuable stuff at a secure place.

Edited March 10, 20206 yr by summerset

9 hours ago, summerset said:

Don't know what it's like in the hospital you're going to at but here all patients are advised not to take anything valuable with them to the hospital if it's possible because auf stealing.

I only brought phone, tablet and charger and a little money without all the cards etc. - on the day of surgery the nurses stash away the valuable stuff at a secure place.

Yeah, that's generally true for most urban hospitals, but if you have someone there with you, they can keep your stuff....