My Pre-Op Bag

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

First, here is my attire: super loose fitting jammie bottoms, oversized t-shirt, flip flops

Here's whats in my bag for same day surgery!

-Driver's license, insurance card

-Phone list (for the "Yes, she's alive" phone calls after surgery)

-Biotene mouth spray (designed to help dry mouth and also freshen breath) - in the toothpaste aisle at Walmart

-Chloroseptic throat spray (intubation discomfort)

-My favorite blankie (call me Linus, but I want it next to my face when I recover)

-CPAP machine (I'm told to bring it in case it is needed, but rarely is)

Did I forgot anything for surgery day? Add below!

[Chela 5]

I'm just bringing myself, my wallet and my husband.

I figure I'll just wear the same clothes I come in.

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Yep, I'm just wearing home what I go in. I figure once I get there, I'll have to strip down anyway.

I see your surgery is the 29th - best wishes to you!!

I'm just bringing myself, my wallet and my husband.

I figure I'll just wear the same clothes I come in.

[Kate rules 43]

Have two checklists (I LOVE checklists):

1) drivers license, insurance card, pillow!

2) toothbrush, toothpaste,deodorant, incentive spirometer, fuzzy socks, robe

I am hoping not to need checklist 2 because I want to sleep at home!

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Just remembered LAVENDER!! I love the essential oil in my bathtub, and that might be nice to have around. I'll just put a drop onto a cotton ball and pop it into a Ziplock bag. Won't be able to wear perfume or scented lotion...but that might help with any anxiety that the "hospital smell" might cause.

[LVGirl 4]

I pre-registered so I didn't need anything but the clothes on my back. They sent me home with quite the goodie bag and my smiley face pillow. :-)

[Jennyw 0]

i just got out my pen and paper and wrote all the sugestions down. I most likely will be kept over night according to my surgen. So my list keeps growing

[jen120 23]

I would add cell phone to the list. Maybe something to read.

[kittyforet 50]

Socks

First, here is my attire: super loose fitting jammie bottoms, oversized t-shirt, flip flops

Here's whats in my bag for same day surgery!

-Driver's license, insurance card

-Phone list (for the "Yes, she's alive" phone calls after surgery)

-Biotene mouth spray (designed to help dry mouth and also freshen breath) - in the toothpaste aisle at Walmart

-Chloroseptic throat spray (intubation discomfort)

-My favorite blankie (call me Linus, but I want it next to my face when I recover)

-CPAP machine (I'm told to bring it in case it is needed, but rarely is)

Did I forgot anything for surgery day? Add below!

[Acadia 20]

You may not want to wear flip flops, look for slip on shoes instead. You can fall very easily in flip flops and you don't want to right after surgery.