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Hi folks! I was out doing a little shopping and started wondering about what I need to pack?? I'm going Mexico to be sleeved in less then two weeks! I got slippers, nightdress and robe for the hospital

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You'll be in a hospital gown the entire time you're there. I personally wore home what I wore there, so only one outfit (make sure it's comfy). Bring something to entertain you (books, tablet, etc). Cell phone, Chapstick I hear is a big one (I never used it). Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower bar (although all these things are available at the hospital). hair ties, hair brush.

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One good suggestion someone gave me was bringing a small extension cord for electronics. I found a nice one for $10 at target and it was a huge help. I was worried my hospital wouldn't let me use it but they were fine with it so I had plugs for my phone, tablet and an extra plug for my husband to charge his phone.

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The extension cord is a good idea. All I brought to the hospital were slippers, clothes to wear home, and my kindle. Some people like to change into their own PJs after surgery, but I just stayed in my gown all night. I barely used my kindle at all, just watched TV and slept. :) Good luck!

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A pillow. I bought a new one just to bring with me to the hospital. Generally hospital pillows are pretty flat so having a nice fluffy pillow was nice

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