What did you pack in your bag to bring with you?

[ready2droppounds 40]

Hello all. I am having surgery on November 9th, and I was wondering what did you pack in your bag for that day.

I just don't want to go overboard lol

Thank you in advance ????

[The Candidate 3,215]

I went overboard. ????. Honestly you spend most of your time walking, sipping, sleeping, and being poked and prodded.

Mainstays are a comfy pillow, your phone with an extra long charger cord (mine didn't reach), a robe, toiletries, stretchy clothes to wear home, and that should do you.

Congrats!

[byebyefat 262]

Slippers, comfy clothes to wear home, my cell phone, cell phone charger, extention cord, chap stick, body wash and deodorant, and slippers, congratulations on your upcoming surgery ????

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I went way overboard when I packed my bag, I always do. However, my life saving items were: a small travel pillow to brace against my stomach, Chapstick, and biotene mouthwash( it is a moisturizing mouthwash and comes in handy the first 24 hours when your mouth is dry like a desert), extension cord for my cell phone charger.

[Dub 9,922]

My C-PAP

Some magazines

My iPhone with full charge and a remote battery (good for three recharges)

Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, huge bottle of hand sanitizer that I used constantly.

Baggy gym shorts, loose t-shirt (2), underwear

You are going to want a pillow for the ride home. Feels good to hold it against your abdomen.

Also have your post op pain med perscription filled and ready for dosing when you leave.

[luvhermitcrabs 46]

C-pap. Long extension cord (only outlet close was about five feet from bed) for chargers, slippers, shower shoes, brush/comb, moisturizing lip balm, stretchy clothes for ride home.

I wish I had a travel pillow for the ride home - great idea!

My surgery center gave out a pack that contained deodorant, disposable bath cloths, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, Shampoo, soap, etc...

Good luck with surgery - we're all rooting for you!

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[NewLifeFinny 22]

Great question! I'm having surgery on 11/16 and I'm bringing:

- A sleep eye mask and ear plugs in case it's bright/loud

- An extension cord plus 10 ft super fast phone charger (tested to make sure the USB plug inside the charger doesn't come loose easily - there's nothing worse than snagging the cord and realizing your charger is no longer inside the plug!)

- Mini can of Lysol since hospitals are filthy, plus hand sanitizer and antibacterial body wipes

- Fleece socks with traction

- Face wipes, moisturizer, and lip balm (you're so dry after surgery)

- Notepad, pen, and thank you notes for anyone who's especially helpful

- Little tray to keep everything organized and from falling off the table

- Loose clothes (including a skirt since some people have trouble putting on pants)

- Sperry shoes (comfy, flat, awesome traction)

- Warm shawl/wrap (rooms are cold and you'll have wires/tubes to work around)

I did a ton of research and list-making. Hope that helps!

[TyTy120 49]

Ditto I overpacked! What I did use was Chapstick, dry mouth spray, hospital provided me with toiletries and a comb(which was so needed) extension cord is a great idea. The pillow for the ride home was definitely a must have. I did have a robe because no matter how many blankets I asked for I was still cold and it helped when walking around the hospital

[ready2droppounds 40]

Thanks guys this is helping a lot!