Just 3 more sleeps

[521Diva 91]

Ok, my hospital list:

Stuffed bear or small firm pillow for pressure when getting up or down, coughing, and my ride home. (I have a 3hr ride home) I was told to put a bright pillowcase on it instead of white so it won't get confused with hospital linens or forgotten.

Blistex. Some hospitals don't allow Chapstick due to the glycerine in it, but blistex is allowed.

Phone charger attached to a small extension cord.

Panties. They let my sister wear them after surgery and she felt less exposed in them when male nurses were checking her incisions, etc plus you can tuck your drain into them while you're up and about if you have a drain.

Toothpaste and toothbrush

Deodorant

Hairbrush

I plan on wearing the same clothes and flip flops home as I wear to the hospital.

Gas x strips

Lotion. I remember my sister's hands were so dry and she was always asking for my lotion.

List of ppl to contact n tell them I made it out of surgery in case I'm too out of it. My bf is out of state and will be wondering how I am. My kids will be worrying too.

Tweezers. You never know when ur gonna need to pluck or tweeze

Medical binder

Socks

Change for vending machine

CPAP

Spirometer

Bag of meds

Change for vending machine? Lol thats the old u talking. You wont be able to rat anything out of the machine. Luv the rest of the list.

[SuperFab 689]

Change for vending machine? Lol thats the old u talking. You wont be able to rat anything out of the machine. Luv the rest of the list.

It was for my son. Lol

[inittothinit 145]

Chapstick for sure!!!! I have been in hospital several times over last couple of years and the chapped lips are so bad, you will think your face Is going to crack. Just start early and often with a good Chapstick or blistex. Also flip flops to wear when you are walking( and you will walk....it really helps with the pain) you can likely put on a pair of baggy sweat pants. I put mine on as soon as I got out if surgery.....

[vdub_tx 92]

I'm on the 5th too. Packing my bag this weekend because I'll be too busy during the week and will feel better knowing it's done. All of the sudden it seems very close!

[521Diva 91]

It was for my son. Lol

Lol ok, just checking. Happy sleeping.< /p>

[Lynnc121 143]

I'm right behind you...mine is March 5th....and, I'm already packed!

Slippers

favorite pillow

Biotin gel to keep mouth moist

lip balm (I love EOS and bought a special lemon flavored one just for surgery)

Moisturizer (if you have dry skin)

Nasal saline spray (if you suffer dry/stuffy nose)

really stretchy jammies

baby wipes (to help feel fresh and clean. ((I use them on my face, armpits, Under boobs, etc...they clean great, are gentle, remove makeup better than any expensive makeup wipe, and are totally hypoallergenic!))

gas x strips

entertainment (phone, tablet, chargers, earbuds, book)

C-pap machine and accouterments

I always over prepare and bring too much wherever I go!

I have to bring my cpap machine to the hospital?

Yes you need to bring it. The dr want you to use it even if you are just napping.