2/24/09 Hospital Packing List
I'm posting this also in the Pre-Op Forum, but I know a lot of you are post-op here and may not see it, and you're the experts I need input from...
I’m about 6 weeks away from my pre-op class so I’m trying to put together some lists so I’ll know what to buy now, or what I need to ask/gain approval about from my surgeon. Is there anything I’ve forgotten?
Here’s the list I’ve compiled from everyone’s suggestions for taking to the Hospital (this does not include my post-op at home list). I’m a Mary Poppins (I’d rather have it and not use it, then to be wanting it and not have it) so taking a lot doesn’t bother me a bit (and we’re only 30 min. from the hospital)…so add away! I should be there one night.
I should note that I’m allergic to most soaps, thus the reason to take my own nighty and sheets for the bed- just take 2 top sheets to sandwich as a buffer between their sheets (had a bad reaction last time).
HOSPITAL
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Toiletries/Medicines
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Mouthwash
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Toothbrush
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Toothpaste
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Soap
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Shampoo
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Conditioner
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Brush/Comb
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Hair holders (ponytail, clips, headbands)
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Facial Moisturizer
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Pads
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Baby/Butt Wipes (flushable)
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Chapstick (several)
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Kleenex
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Regular Prescriptions and Asthma Inhaler/spacer (ask Surgeon)
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Cough remedies (ask Surgeon)
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Migraine remedies (ask Surgeon)
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Chewable vitamins (ask Surgeon)
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Gas X (ask Surgeon)
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Heating Pad/ext. cord for back/gas pains (probably not allowed, ask), or possibly the chemical heating pads (adhesive, ask)?
[*]Clothing
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Robe
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Slippers (slip on kind)
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Nightgown that buttons off-don’t have to lift arms (allergies to hospital ones)
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Extra undies (not the silky kind-slide on sheets)
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Extra Socks
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Change of LOOSE clothing for ride home, w/slip on shoes (underwear, bra, drawstring pants, button front top, socks, shoes, jacket).
[*]Sleeping
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Pillow (my own)
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Eye Mask
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Ear plugs
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Sound machine if own room (ask?)
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Small Throw/Blanket (get cold in hospital)
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Sheets (allergies to hosp. ones)
[*]Personal Items
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Insurance Card/other info. needed
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Small firm pillow to hold against stomach for ride home, and for sneezes/gas pains/coughing in hospital
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SF Mints, Tic Tacs (ask surgeon if you can suck on these)
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Packets of Crystal Lite & SF Koolaid (why? Need this? Ask surgeon)
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Camera (for photos)
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Water bottle, no straw-sippy kind (need this? ask), others suggest small shot glass to measure fluid intake
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Notepad/pen; to write down info., notes from nurses/doctor, etc.
[*]For Boredom
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Ipod & Earbuds
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Cell phone & charger
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Books or magazines
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Reading Glasses & case
[*]DH Items
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*Have him keep a bag with my valuables, ie. Cell phone, iPod, camera, insurance card/info. etc., while in surgery
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Laptop/cords
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Book/magazines
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Snacks/Drinks
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Cell Phone/Charger
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Phone numbers list
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Mouthwash
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