What should I take to the hospital?

[nx4slim 18]

My surgery is Monday June 2nd and I am looking for mentors/buddies. Any suggestion on what to take with me to the hospital?

[Writerjennifer 107]

My Surgery is June 16th. I have had several surgeries (unrelated to bypass) in the last few years. You don't need to bring much. They suggest you wear comfortable clothes (or bring a set of comfortable clothes to wear home). Comfortable non-slip shoes. leave valuables, computers, phones, jewelry etc. at home. Bring a list of your meds (the hospital should have told you this at your pre-op appt). If you think you might be bored, you can bring a book, but i wouldnt bring anything you would be afraid to have lost or stolen. There realy isnt anything special you need to bring... the hopsital won't let you take your medications from home, they will make you lock up your valuables, they will dress you in the gown and non-skid socks. Before surgery you wont be able to eat or drink, and when you wake you won't need food from home, or be allowed to eat or drink anything except what they give you.

My suggestion... leave everything except a book and a loved one (for hand holding and a ride home of course) at home. The only thing you need to worry about at the hopsital is you. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[shmily 424]

I took slippers and hair brush, something loose to wear home, like a lounge dress.... and that was it. If you use your IPHONE etc take that and the charger. You probably won't care about anything else. They provide all you need.

[Seagull00 19]

My surgery isn't until July 23, but from my recent surgeries, I've learned to pack the following

hairbrush

ponytail holders

Shampoo (I hate what the hospital offers)

tooth brush

tooth paste

phone

charger

extension cord

lip balm

3-4 pairs of underwear (depending on length of stay)

a comfortable outfit to wear home

a book or two

medication list

insurance cards

baby wipes for freshening up before you can shower

thank you cards (to write notes for gifts given in the hospital and to leave one for nursing staff)

a pen

[shmily 424]

I did take lip balm, The insurance card etc goes w/o saying. Underwear...I did't feel like wearing any. I couldn't shower so no need for Shampoo etc. Thank you cards? That can wait until I feel better. I was only there two nights. I didn't read, I slept....

[Baconville 578]

I brought my Kindle and iPod. I also brought my favorite pillow. Comfy PJs that I changed into as soon as they would let me because I didn't want to walk the floor of the hospital in those lovely gowns. Normal toiletries that you would take for overnight. We were encouraged to bring our own Protein shake if we had one we liked, and I did that. Finally, don't forget your c-pap if you use one. My clinic would not operate without it, and that would be an awful reason for a delay! Keep in mind, you will most likely only be there overnight. You don't need much!

GOOD LUCK!! Life is great on the other side!

[shmily 424]

They told me to bring my mask only and know my settings. I did but then they never used it. I was on oxy the entire time. I would never have been able to tolerate PJ's, the band around my waist. I put a gown on backwards for a robe for walking. I didn't start shakes till I got out of the hospital. I attended a pre admission required class before surgery. Each thing like that depends on the doctor

[ladykatie_ 117]

Wear what you want to wear home. I'd highly suggest a muumuu or very loose dress. I was upset that I brought my comfy pants as I didn't want anything touching my incisions. So this is what I brought (overnight stay only):

Insurance card

ID

Meds I normally take (one of each)

Hairtie

Bobby pin

iPhone and charger

The clothes and flip flops I was wearing

Seriously that is all you need PLUS a good chapstick! Even that you don't really need. I forgot mine and they just gave me a chapstick of my own. I fit everything I needed in a wristlet. That should be all you have.

God forbid you have to stay longer but if you do, your family or friend, I'm sure, would be happy to bring you whatever you needed.

Pack LIGHT! And best of luck!!!

[shmily 424]

Pack light indeed. The hospital would not allow me to bring my own meds, most of them don't.

[michellew1 72]

My surgery is Monday June 2nd and I am looking for mentors/buddies. Any suggestion on what to take with me to the hospital?

Good luck tomorrow on your surgery. I will be saying a prayer for you. I will be having mine in October. I suggest you bring comfy shoes and something comfy to wear. A hairbrush, toothpaste and toothbrush.

[eversum 12]

I read on one site that you should take Chapstick a heating pad , gas x strips( both for gas pains)listerine or scope strips, I will check with my doctor first. My surgery is in July , no set date yet

[Cookiesgotthis 50]

My surgery is Monday June 2nd and I am looking for mentors/buddies. Any suggestion on what to take with me to the hospital?

A pillow for ride home...have someone bring it if you don't have one with you.

[Cookiesgotthis 50]

My surgery is Monday June 2nd and I am looking for mentors/buddies. Any suggestion on what to take with me to the hospital?

A pillow for ride home...have someone bring it if you don't have one with you.toothpaste, the hospital gives you some awful toothpaste and cheap toothbrush