Surgery checklist

[Freddy Henin 1]

What should I take with me to the hospital?

[Cindy C 150]

What should I take with me to the hospital?

You really don't need much. I wished that I had taken a couple of comfortable pillows. The ones at my hospital felt like cardboard. Take some slippers and a bathrobe. They want you to do a lot of walking right after surgery to avoid blood clots. You aren't going to want to do that in just a hospital gown. Take something to keep you occupied..magazines, laptop, book whatever...and don't forget your cell phone charger! Other than that just your toiletries...toothbrush, mouthwash (you'll have a terrible taste in your mouth the first couple weeks), hairbrush, cologne, deodorant etc. and some baggy sweat pants to wear home. Good luck on your surgery and journey!

[Rachel412 116]

Lip balm. A book. Clean undies.

[dawn of dibley 6]

I was really glad that I had my lip balm and ear plugs. my neighbor in the bed next to me was VERY LOUD and all i wanted to do was sleep.

i also had my slippers, so i was good to go.

[Emmster321 0]

My surgery is tomorrow and this is what I am bringing:

-My own pillow and my blanket (more for my own comfort because I am a big baby lol)

-Slippers

-PJ Pants and a loose fitting tshirt

-Lip blam

-Travel pack of baby wipes to freshen up a little bit if I can't get up when I want to lol

-Toothbrush and toothpaste

-Change of undies

-A zip up hoodie to wear just in case I get cold or something

-Face wash

-Hair brush and hair ties

-Cell phone and charger

[Shelley64 26]

I wore to the hospital what I wore home. Loose sweats, easy shirt to get on/off & slippers. I was so nervous & scared prior to the procedure that I wouldn't have had the ability to read a book or magazine to save my life. Once I got in my out-patient bay, things started rockin' & rollin. They weighed me, hooked up my IV, asked me a bunch of questions, gave me some happy juice and I don't remember much after that. They woke me up and I was very very groggy. I must have been snoring because the nurse told my husband she thought I had mild sleep apnea. I think it was due to the fact I was under anestesia and it takes a while to work out of your system. I just wanted to sleep. I think I had a popcicle because my mouth was really dry. I honestly don't even remember going out to the car and I slept all the way home. My husband stopped and got my pain medicine on the way home but that was all a blur to me. I didn't really feel like myself until about 9 or 10:00 that night after I had slept it off. Fortunately, my pain was managable. I only took the liquid pain medicine a couple times because I didn't want to be nauseaus. Trust me, throwing up is the last thing you want to do for the first few days because your belly is very tender. Each day got a little better and by day 4 or 5 my pain was minimal. Have a supply of gasX ready. They make one that is a strip that just melts on your tongue and it's a life saver. The gas pain that shows itself in your left shoulder is pretty painful and annoying. I think the gasX really helped along with walking. Very important to get up and walk every few hours even if it's just around your house. A few stairs up and down help too and is encouraged. GOOD LUCK!!!!!