What should I pack for the hospital? SURGERY THIS WEEK!@#$%^&*!

[NycGal 16]

I am starting to freak out... Surgery is This Thursday, April 25th... I am definitely scared, nervous, but also excited to start this journey..

So my question is what should I pack?

I already have the following set aside, what am I missing?

comfy Pj's

slippers

socks

comfy panties,

toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.)

chap stick

my nook tablet

I know I am missing stuff...from your experience, what else is needed?

Thanx

Valerie

[saramichelle 127]

Phone and charger maybe. I know some people bring gas.x strips. I wasn't allowed to use them though:(. I don't think I used half the stuff I brought. I was too drugged lol. Best wishes:)

[saramichelle 127]

Oh wait just remembered. I brought two of my own fluffy pillows with colored pillow cases on them so they wouldn't be mistaken for hospital pillows during clean up. I was soooo glad I did. I used them constantly to make myself more comfortable. Usually one under my head and one at my side. I can't stand flat hospital pancake pillows!

[pookybear 284]

Pads/tampons. Many women get it right after surgery even if its not your normal time.

[shyanne 198]

My hospital suggested a pillow from home :-) it also helps for the ride home if your still sore to grab on to :-D first thing my mom did was slam on her breaks 0_o

Phone charger and the toiletries... Got it.

I wore maxi dresses in the hospital. They were easy to put on and I was walking at all hours down the hall. I took my laptop but never used it. Got the Chapstick... Good :-) crazy thing... Of you have long hair and use hair ties make sure they don't have the metal in them. And... Congratulations!!! :-)

[NycGal 16]

Thanks! Def so helpful... I will bring my own pillows-didn't think of that!

Will add tampons & pads!

I am getting sooooo nervous!

How hard was the beginning for you guys? (the liquid/mushy/soft stages)

I think i'm ready, have plenty of Protein drinks, powders. Have my liquid Vitamin, chewable Calcium, I stocked up on cream Soups, yogurts, broth, crystal light,

My head is all over the place! I hope I didn't forget anything important!!!!

AAAAggggggggggg!

Val

[Sparklette 381]

Hah, I was just about to post a topic like this! Surgery on the 25th also.

[shyanne 198]

The beginning was pretty rough for me... But every day does get better :-D I had zero interest in broths or shakes or even Water. But no matter what I made sure I was drinking water. It had to be ice cold bottle water. I had a picky pouch :-) your taste might change after surgery. A shake you like now might not be able to stand after surgery. Take small sips.

[Cherry 71]

I am post-op 4/17

I spend 2 full days, 2 nights.

This is my list:

Toothbrush

phone/charger

Back scratcher

slippers

underwear

chapstick (used a lot) though they had stuff there

pillow

hand cream for my legs (they also had this there)

deoderant

brush

tampons (I got my period on the day I came home BTW)

2 magazines

The comfy clothes I wore there, I wore home.

I was in hospital gowns the entire time with the hospital socks. I brought my own PJs and never wore them.

Remember that you have an IV in the entire time so you cannot freely put shirts on.

I did not want to overpack.

[Judy A Travis 2]

Good luck to everyone having surgery his week! My thoughts are with you! The lists that everyone put on here were great because I never would of thought of half of it!! All I have left to do is my mental health trips and insurance approval so Im excited about it!

[michelecaples 224]

Face cream and baby wipes were a lifesaver here.