Canada- Out 'o towners, what did u pack?

CanadaSunshine · June 7, 2006

Hey everyone...

My surgery isn't for about 4 weeks, but I'm so excited that I'm starting to pack for my big trip to Ontario, now.

Here's my question:

What did any of you forget to bring, but wish you had when you went for surgery?

So far I've found so many good ideas like bringing my heating pad to the hotel, (and I'd better bring my rain gear if I'm going to do the tacky tourist thing in niagara)...I'd love to hear more if you got 'em.

Thanks!

Sunshine

Yoda · June 8, 2006

since you'll be here for awhile; be sure to bring a small cooler and some baggies. You can put ice from the hotel into your baggies and put them in the lil' cooler....so when you are out and about you can have some "cold" liquids. I prefered mine cold. Others don't...depends what you like. Maybe bring a sippy cup too. Heating pad is a GREAT idea. And of course, your supplies (gasX, liquid gravol, liquid tylenol etc). If your hotel room has a fridge you can put popsicles (fat free) in the freezer.

CanadaSunshine · June 8, 2006

ooo! good thinking. Thanks:biggrin1:

CLOE · June 8, 2006

hi there, I suggest when you get to the hotel go a grocery store and buy a case of Water. then you always have some handy. I also like having a box of mints nearby, that made me feel good when I wasn't into eating. of course don't forget a camera!

argon · June 9, 2006

One thing I was SUPPOSED to bring with me to the clinic was a pillow for my stomach on the ride home. Forgot it at the hotel though! I was on Optifast before surgery, so I brought my magic bullet along to make shakes at the hotel. I brought my camera, but of course didn't take pictures! I always wanna kick myself for not doing that!

I didn't really bring anything special that helped me out.. but I'd recommend for the flight home (depending on how long it is) to make sure you bring a big bottle of Water with you, and make sure you get a comfy seat!

I got really hungry on the flight back, and ordered a cup of noodles, and tried to sip just the juice out of it. It was really gross. So if you think that might happen to you, bring along something you can 'eat'... whether its some kind of Protein drink (premixed or ready to mix) or maybe some kind of broth to add to hot Water.

Good luck! I was planning/packing/buying stuff the day I got my date!