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looking for suggestions to take to the hospital.

being sleeved June 8th :blink:

surgery time moved up from 2pm to 11am!!!!!!!

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Pack lightly.

Chapstick, Robe, Front closure sports bra no underwire(this is a necessity for me, I refuse to walk around the halls without a bra with a bunch of strangers staring at me), non-skid slippers.

I took my own shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, and body wash because hospital stuff sucks. I also took Oil of Olay facial wipes. Nothing feels better than a clean, refreshed face after surgery, well a shower is amazing, but it may be a day or two until you can bathe.

I took clothes, but decided to stay in the hospital gown because bandage changes, and if there are any accidents, I didn't want to ruin/dirty up my clothes.

Bring comfy, loose, drawstring pants to wear home.

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I put some audiobooks on my ipod..... I loved just looking out the window and being "read" to.

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I have to second everything that Tiffy listed. I also stayed in my hospital gown because of dressing changes and they also gave shots to my lower abdomen for blood clots.

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sweats, slippers, lose clothes, comfy pj's......something to read or maybe even your laptop. either way, goodluck and best wishes!!!:)

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