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Hi All! surgery is in 12 days! was curious what was in your hospital bag? what did you need, what did you wish you had? what didnt you use at all? also- a shopping list for post op would be great, must haves, whether it be food or any kind of supplies. any help is appreciated please!

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I was only in hospital for 2 days so nothing really was needed. Biotene for dry mouth was only thing I wished for. Bring sweatpants so your walks are less awkward :). You won’t be able to put on a shirt bc of the tubes/ wires. hair elastic!


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Lounge pants/sweat pants/PJ bottoms....are essential. Like Boston said...don't worry about the top or robes and stuff...cause you can't get them on over your IV.

Bring chapstick! Your lips will thank you.

I brought all my toiletries and makeup, hair dyer and stuff. They let me take a shower first thing the next morning...I put on street clothes, did hair and makeup....and convinced my doctor to let me go home:)

Phone cord/charger.

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All I really used were chapstick, biotene mouth spray, a brush/comb, and phone and charger.

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19 hours ago, Miss Topaz said:

All I really used were chapstick, biotene mouth spray, a brush/comb, and phone and charger.

This ^^^.

I also brought a robe to sling around my shoulders and brought disposable (cheap) house slippers to slip on and toss at the end of my stay. The Biotene spray and chapstick were a lifesaver!

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