Things to pack for Mexico

[2b4me 0]

Hi!

I'm heading to Mexico for surgery January 23! and would appreciate your views on what is important to pack to perk up comfort levels. Someone was kind enough to provide her list but I can't locate the thread now -- please help.

Thank you very much.

[Tiffykins 673]

Here is a list from another thread on here that I thought you might find helpful.

I took my favorite lip balm, and I wore the hospital gowns because I didn't want to dirty up my pj's. I wore lounge pants, and big lightweight t-shirt home from the hospital.

You may want to take some GasX strips and a heating pad as I hear they both helped people with gas pains and discomfort.

I did not have my surgery in Mexico, but I thought this list might help you.

ITEMS TO TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL:

Some items you may want to consider taking to the hospital with you:

Pajamas, the nurses and doctors will be checking your incisions so you might

be more comfortable in your own pajamas than the hospital gowns, however,

hospital gowns are provided if you prefer.

Non skid slippers, thongs, or slip on shoes of some sort. The hospital

floors are very clean and waxed, so you'll want non-skid. It will be sore

to bend over so you won't want to tie shoe laces so slip on shoes are

easier.

A favorite robe, many times it is comforting to have a favorite robe.

Computer - if you have a laptop you are welcome to bring it. The hospital

and hotel are set up with wireless internet connection. Any of Dr. Aceves'

staff can give you the password at the hospital. You do not need a password

in the hotel.

Cell phone - Most cell phones work well in the hospital, if your phone does

not work most of the staff will loan you their phone.

The electrical system is the same in Mexico as the US so you do not need a

converter for your hair dryer, computer, or cell phone charger.

Shampoo - this is provided by the hospital but many prefer their own brands

so they prefer to bring their own.

Book or other reading material. You will not likely feel like reading the

day of surgery but you might the day after surgery.

Loose fitting clothing to wear coming home. You will likely feel a bit

bloated after surgery so bring a sweat suit or something very loose fitting

and comfortable for your ride home from the hospital.

[2b4me 0]

Hi!

Thank you very much for your reply and for finding the list. I knew I had seen the list but forgot to print it or bookmark it and then, well, I couldn't find it again.

All the best to you!

[AlaskaChick 0]

I had surgery in Mexico and I suggest bring these items for sure:

A dvd portable player with movies or a TV series... really helps pass the time

Slippers and socks

a comfy pillow (I wish I had brought mine with me)

plenty of reading material

ear plugs (sometimes your neighbors may have their TV on loud

Gas-X really is a must!

Money for shopping (you will most likely feel up to it)

a translator book, this was nice to be able to try to learn the language if you don't know Spanish. I think the nurses and doctors appreciate it also. You will not NEED it, but its nice for fun. I'm just that type.

Your camera!

A journal is nice too. It was soothing for me to be able to write my thoughts down.

Those are some of my suggestions in additions to the ones above. Have a good time! It will be worth it!

[cajun 46]

Travel as light as you can. You don't want to be lugging a heavy suitcase, to cause a hernia.

I checked my luggage going home, so I would not have to pick it up and put it in the overhead bin.

[2b4me 0]

Hi!

I hope you're doing great!

Thanks very much for your help. All of these are great things to put on my list. I'm taking only a small suitcase and a backpack for my lap top, so I hope I'll be o.k. for entertainment.

All the best!