Outpatient surgery on Friday, what should I take

[illinoishusker 0]

Ok, It's not over night, but I should be home by 4pm.

What should I take with me??

ideas?

[camfun 0]

I work in an out-patient surgical center, and we don't tell our patients to bring anything with them. We do ask them to wear something comfortable (loose-fitting), but that is about the limit of it! Any meds you need will be given to you, as well as ice chips. As I understand from reading on this site, you might be in need of a pillow for the ride home to protect your stomach from the seat belt.

My surgery is planned for 11/11..... good luck to you!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Lip balm! Shoes that are easy off/on (sandals or some slip on type)

loose comfy clothes

a clean pair of undies

and of course your ID, CC, cell phone (if you have someone to watch your stuff for you while you're in surgery)

A pillow to brace your torso on the ride home.

Be sure to wear/take your glasses

as I'm sure you know, no contacts (not even the kind you can sleep in) no jewelry at all...

[beth443 0]

I wore a dress so I could just slip it on and off, slip on sandals loose undies. I did have a pillow I kept in the car for the ride home but I had little pain the first day. The discomfort started around day 2-3 with the gas pains. Take your pain meds and walk walk walk as soon as you get home.

[kiz 1]

If you wear glasses, we were told to bring a hard case. I didn't need a pillow for the ride home, but I didn't have too long a drive (well, ride). I wore a big t-shirt, so I didn't have to wear my bra home, sweat pants, and slip on shoes. That was all for me.

Edited October 20, 2008 by kiz

[illinoishusker 0]

Thank you ladies!

I'm about 45 min. away, and my dh will be bringing me home.

[meschultz 0]

Lori.. for your distance you might want to take 2 pillows.. more is better :biggrin: I have just always loved my pillows after surgery :thumbup: BEST WISHES

[chicamam1 1]

Ok, It's not over night, but I should be home by 4pm.

What should I take with me??

ideas?

i would bring a very loose button down pajama shirt with loose jamma pants, shoes that are easy to walk in, and a pillow for the car ride and to push against your insicisions. thats all i really cared about the first day