Packing For Hospital

[lisa.mccroskey@yahoo.com 1]

Hey friends can you tell me what should I pack for my hospital stay and what are the things that I most definitely need to get home? My surgery is Wednesday so any help you can give would be great

[ready4change77 88]

Mine is Wed as well... I'm just taking the basics

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[raerae39 8]

You will have an IV while you are there, so plan to enjoy rocking a hospital gown. Take two or three pairs of pannies, maybe a robe, and a comfy outfit to wear home. I took basic toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, deo., lotion, Chapstick, Shampoo and conditioner and a brush. If your hair is long, then a ponytail holder. Take books or a tablet, most hospitals have wifi, cell phone and don't forget chargers. Also, some slip on shoes are great and some socks. Good luck! I was sleeved on August 28th and have lost a total of 22 pounds, 10 from five day preop. I am so happy I did the sleeve! ZERO regrets other than should have done it sooner! I only spent two nights in the hospital and was up walking the afternoon of surgery.

[jd13 25]

Dont forget a pillow for the ride home. hold pillow against stomach when going over the bumps in the road!

[susanfaye 162]

I took a change of clothes, cell phone, charger, toothbrush, and tooth paste. I only took the phone so I could talk to my kids. I mostly slept so I didn't need anything else. I didn't even watch TV.

[ready4change77 88]

Thanks for all the great info... Did you experience any nausea??

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[susanfaye 162]

Oh yeah, I live 8 miles from the hospital so my hubby could easliy bring anything I needed.

[amykins 202]

I had nausea the first two nights. They put some meds in my IV to help.

[Spirit Fire 115]

Having chapstick and hand lotion was crucial for me. For some reason I was dry and dehydrated, so I agree with all the other posters yet want to emphasize the sanity-saving packing hint of CHAPSTICK.

[grayeybeauty 48]

Chapstick,hand lotion and extension cord for your phone...or whatever you need to charge...slippers if you don't like socks

[nathalie 3]

I brough a heating pad and it was really nice against a sore tummy or my shoulders

[jd13 25]

Chapstick,hand lotion and extension cord for your phone...or whatever you need to charge...slippers if you don't like socks

Extension cord AND ur phone charger! If u want ur phone to reach ur bed. there are not to many plugs close to ur bed! Even the nurses thought that was a good idea.

[grayeybeauty 48]

Yea my nurses thought that was a pretty smart move too

[mamitalosingit 20]

This is great information! I, too, am having surgery on Wednesday and already want to start packing my bag! An extension cord is a great idea! Thank you!!!

[xavtay2 85]

Hello everyone I am packing now! My surgery is 730 on Monday morning. The extension cord is a very helpful tip I would have never thought of it