What Did you guys bring to the hospital?

[MelissaRose24 91]

Hey guys I need to know what you guys brought with you to the hospital. I want to know every and anything doesn't matter if it sounds dumb. Thank you. My surgery is May 2nd and I just need a heads up!

[Firefighter12Wife 28]

I'm having my surgery in 6 days, and this is what I have packed. Nightgown, robe, and slippers, they will have you up and walking a lot. I packed lotion and chap stick, hospitals are always so dry. Toiletries to clean up, hairbrush and elasics. I know they tell you not to bring valuables, but my husband will be watching over my stuff....I have loaded my tablet with a dozen of my favorite movies, lots of music, and a good book. The internet in hospitals is weak at best, so you can't count on that for Netflix! I also put some nail polish in my bag. Gives me something to do, and it makes you feel pretty =) And lastly, comfy elastic waist clothes to go home in. I am leaving a pillow and blanket in the car for the ride home, our drive is almost 2 hours! Good luck with your surgery!

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

The only things I brought that I actually used were my robe and clean underwear. Never touched my iPad, and the hospital had all the toiletries I needed.

[Ms. Brightside 121]

8 hours ago, Firefighter12Wife said:

I'm having my surgery in 6 days, and this is what I have packed. Nightgown, robe, and slippers, they will have you up and walking a lot. I packed lotion and chap stick, hospitals are always so dry. Toiletries to clean up, hairbrush and elasics. I know they tell you not to bring valuables, but my husband will be watching over my stuff....I have loaded my tablet with a dozen of my favorite movies, lots of music, and a good book. The internet in hospitals is weak at best, so you can't count on that for Netflix! I also put some nail polish in my bag. Gives me something to do, and it makes you feel pretty =) And lastly, comfy elastic waist clothes to go home in. I am leaving a pillow and blanket in the car for the ride home, our drive is almost 2 hours! Good luck with your surgery!

This is a good list. To add to it, I also plan on taking some unscented baby wipes for ease of clean up. Also, my own pillow and a favorite blanket, as I will be spending at least one night, per my surgeon.

My theory is that it never hurts to be prepared. You could end up spending a couple of days in the hospital and I would regret not having some comforts of home in that case.

Edited April 21, 2017 by Ms. Brightside