Packing for hospital overnight

[moondoggie1983 202]

Ok. My surgery is on Thursday and and I’ve got the basic ideas like toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, loose pants. But what else would you guys recommend? Never had a hospital stay, so any advice is appreciated!

HW: 311

CW: 257

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

[melmssc 36]

5 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

Ok. My surgery is on Thursday and and I’ve got the basic ideas like toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, loose pants. But what else would you guys recommend? Never had a hospital stay, so any advice is appreciated!

HW: 311

CW: 257

SW: We’ll see on May 10!

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I packed a thin robe to cover up while walking the floor, a travel neck pillow, gas-x strips, laptop, socks that had serious tread on the bottom, basic toiletries, Biotene for fresh breath and to alleviate dry mouth, a book and phone charger.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

If you like, it's not a bad idea to have a sleep mask and earplugs.

[browneyez42 280]

PJs...I didn't like walking the halls with those ugly hospital gowns on.

[Apple203 1,314]

I brought some yoga pants & t-shirts. I wore my sneakers when I walked around.

[Chrisb428 626]

Any time i have gone i need my own pillow or at the very least a soft comfy pillow case. The stiff scratchy ones they have are so uncomfortable!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

5 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

Any time i have gone i need my own pillow or at the very least a soft comfy pillow case. The stiff scratchy ones they have are so uncomfortable!

Oh, yes! Totally agree!

[moondoggie1983 202]

This is all great advice! Thank you! I never would have thought about the pillowcase!!!


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

[toodlerue 452]

Lotion & chapstick


Toodles,
Rue

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

7 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

This is all great advice! Thank you! I never would have thought about the pillowcase!!!

Personally, I say bring the whole pillow! It's just "homey" and comforting

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

It's probably only going to be one night and you aren't going to get a good night's sleep--they wake you up (if you are sleeping) every hour or two to do something like take blood or check your vitals. Just plan on resting when you get home!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

I even walked during the night. They set an alarm and got me up every 4 hours all night!

[moondoggie1983 202]

This is all so great!!! Thank you!! Does the gas x work? My nurse coordinator said it doesn’t do anything because all the gas will be from the co2 they put in your belly to see better during surgery. But if it was helpful for you guys then I’m heading to the drug store tomorrow!


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

[toodlerue 452]

Using a heating pad is the best thing for the co2 gas pain!


Toodles,
Rue

[moondoggie1983 202]

I even walked during the night. They set an alarm and got me up every 4 hours all night!

I believe they said they’d do the same thing to me. Which I’m fine with (I say this but I’ll probably be crabby as hell every time they wake me up [emoji23]) but I do want to be comfy when I have the chance.


HW: 311
CW: 257
SW: We’ll see on May 10!
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC