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So as my surgery is getting closer (7/21/14) I absolutely want to be prepared. I have a list going....what are some things that is a must to take with me while im in the hospital n what do I need on my way home from hospital? Any suggestions would be much appreciated friends :)

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Lip Balm is a must, my doc let me bring gas ex dissolvable strips, which helped with gas. A pillow to put on your tummy for the ride home. Everything else is pretty commonly known. Best of luck with your surgery!!

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Thanks Angel♥. Just added gas strips to my list. Lip balm I have.... so check and check. Lol thank you though for your items :)

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I unnecessarily packed a ton of stuff after reading through lists posted on numerous forums.

The only things I even got out were my cell phone, phone charger and lip balm.

Didn't even touch anything else.

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Did anyone take a personal fan? I'm usually on the warm side, and I just don't know how warm or cool my room will be...

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I about froze to death in my room, but I typically run cold. I did see some hops is fans as I did my walking so you may be able to call ahead and see if they have them for your use and may not have to pack one. On another note, to ditto a previous post, I packed a bunch of stuff I never unpacked. I slept so much and when I wasn't I was being poked on or tested for something, I was texting to keep family and friends up to date on my status, or chatting with visitors. So I had no time for reading my book or anything else. They also had all the toiletries I needed. Since I'm skittish about showering anywhere except at home, luckily I was too drugged on day one, and day two I was able to hold off on showering until I got home.

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<p>I unnecessarily packed a ton of stuff after reading through lists posted on numerous forums.</p> <p> </p> <p>The only things I even got out were my cell phone, phone charger and lip balm.</p> <p> </p> <p>Didn't even touch anything else. </p>

I also took an extension cord so my phone would reach my lap comfortably.

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Good to know, thanks!

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