VETS - packing list help?

[pinkbarbie 101]

I am posting over here cause you guys will know what is needed.

I am having surgery next Tuesday the 29th. I am trying to pack my bag ahead of time so I'm not throwing things together at the last minute.

Here is what I have in the bag so far.

Gown

Robe

Pajamas

Comfy Stretchy clothes to go home

Loose stretchy unmentionables

Toiletries

EOS (Chapstick)

GAS-X Dissolvable strips

iPad with iBooks, music, and movies

bariatricpal app on all devices

slipper socks (with the little grips on them)

small pillow (to hold when moving)

my pillow

blanket

Anything else you vets can recommend??

[Keepgoing247 116]

Looks to me like you have it pretty well covered! Good luck on your upcoming surgery!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I packed all the same items, and never used the PJs or gown, I stayed in my hospital gown the whole time.

The only other thing I brought was an extension cord for my chargers. Other than that, I found I didnt need much.

Good luck with your surgery!!

[teachingkids2004 22]

I packed all that too and didn't use it! I only needed the stretchy outfit to go home in. I felt so nauseous that I didn't even use my phone! I also used a hair tie.

But it's better to be over prepared. Good luck!!!

[BigGirlPanties 957]

looks like you've got more than you will need/use...but better to be over-prepared!

Congrats!

[Bluesea71 698]

Hi there - I had my surgery last Wednesday. For starters, leave the robe and nightgowns at home. You will be hooked up to an IV and a bunch of other wires and there is no way to change into them.

The only things I brought that were must haves were: one of my own down pillows from home (as the hospital ones were very hard), my phone, charger and an extension cord as the one available wasn't near the bed. I was too tired to do much of anything but sleep. My iphone provided internet access. I watched about 10 minutes of TV. I didn't have any gas pain so didn't use gas-x. They will likely restrict you from liquids post surgery. I found asking for Water, swishing in my mouth and spitting it out was helpful. It worked better than Chapstick

I brought a pair of clothes to go home into, but just ended up putting on a fresh pair of undies and the yoga pants I wore in, new shirt and sipped up sweat shirt. One of the incisions is located where your bra strap is, so an underwire bra is a no-no. I brought a loose fitting sports bra.

I'm as vain as they come (will not leave the house without a shower/make up) and I didn't care how I looked. I felt like yuck and just wanted to get home. The nurse gave me a wash clothe to wipe down my face and body. I did put on a small amount of make up and threw my hair in a pony tail. I live 20 minutes from the hospital. I may have cared more if I was traveling longer. Probably not. I didn't have any energy.

I had serious nausea in the hospital post surgery. It wasn't until the next day I realized it was the pain medicine in the IV and what they gave me post-surgery doing it. Don't be afraid to ask for something else if this is the case!

Good luck! My advise - keep it simple. The hospital provides much of what you will need. The hospital gown they put me in was bariatric size and could accommodate a 600 pound man. My tush didn't hang out in the hallway while I walked!

Edited April 22, 2014 by Bluesea71

[Gammy10 37]

My surgery will be done on an outpatient basis, so I will be staying in a hotel for a couple of days after leaving the hospital since I am traveling about 4 hours to my doctor. Any advice on what nutritional supplies I should take for those days?

[MaMa DeB 21]

I had my surgery on the 14th and in the hospital I used the robe, the chapstick, toothpaste and toothbrush, my phone charger and I left in the same clothes I went in.

[NMJG 1,266]

If you search Forums for "packing list" several good threads come up with suggestions. Honestly, though, you need very little. My advice would be to include a heating pad to help manage pain and GasX strips. I found them invaluable.

[erp 2,016]

Ear plugs and sleep mask. Hospitals are noisy.

[Jennifer2575 55]

My surgery will be done on an outpatient basis, so I will be staying in a hotel for a couple of days after leaving the hospital since I am traveling about 4 hours to my doctor. Any advice on what nutritional supplies I should take for those days?

. broth, protein shakes, Water, Gatorade, caffeine free tea, liquid pain reliever, pillows, and a heating pad!!

[amumes 27]

I am posting over here cause you guys will know what is needed. I am having surgery next Tuesday the 29th. I am trying to pack my bag ahead of time so I'm not throwing things together at the last minute. Here is what I have in the bag so far. Gown Robe Pajamas Comfy Stretchy clothes to go home Loose stretchy unmentionables Toiletries EOS (Chapstick) GAS-X Dissolvable strips iPad with iBooks, music, and movies bariatricpal app on all devices slipper socks (with the little grips on them) small pillow (to hold when moving) my pillow blanket Anything else you vets can recommend??

I packed the same. I did not use the PJ and didn't need the small pillow. This was nothing like my hysterectomy surgery. I say take a robe but make sure it zips. Nothing with ties. I like the robe when walking.

Edited April 22, 2014 by amumes

[gomekast 559]

Also, check the stickies under pre op. They've got a great thread I looked threw before my surgery.

[lockkill 47]

Taking way to much wear comfortable stretchy clothes !!! That a tooth brush and tooth paste comb/ brush that will do it !! Reading won't happen take cell phone and charger nothing really happens you wake up and try to use the bathroom take a walk go back to sleep!! For the gas try to lay on your stomach as soon as possible !!!

[Debi Amador 120]

I think I only really used underwear, my robe, slippers, hair brush and tooth brush while I was there. But the pillow for your stomach is a good idea. Good Luck.