Surgery Date 11/17/08 -What should I take to the hospital?

I need to be at the hospital at 5:15 am on Monday. I will be the first Lap RNY of the day. I was told by the nurse to only bring my hospital card and picture identification with me. I was planning on packing my robe, gown, slippers, walkman, cell phone, laptop, deodorant, chap stick, lotion, toothbrush, magazines, etc. Am I over packing? Thank you in advance for your comments.

I brought almost all the same stuff with me!!Except my laptop. At the barix they give youa condiments bag with toothpaste, chapstick etc. I brought my own deodorant, toothbrush, with me. Ithink you shouold be okay!!

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Kelly

I'm bring all the same stuff you listed including laptop and mp3 player.

So I don't think you are overpacking at all


Good luck tomorrow

Maria

I don't think you're overpacking. I brought pretty much the same stuff. Although, i didn't use my slippers. They had those nice slipper socks and they were good enough for me. I couldn't bend down to put my slippers on (they weren't slip-on) and I didn't want to have to bother the nurse everytime I needed to get up.

Don't forget a pillow....I was placed on a general surgery ward right after recovery and cell phones were not allowed as some folks had gotten pacemakers on my floor.  I would be cautious with that and the laptop.  Nurses will let you know if it is ok to use them.

I was told pads as well. You might have a cycle. Socks for your feet if you don't like your feet to be out. My date is TUESDAY MORNING!!!

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i brought my MP3 player, magazines and a book and didn't touch any of them.  i was lucky to have company most of the time, but didn't have enough interest in even holding up a magazine, nevermind the concentration to read.  i just used the TV and talked to the parade of people coming to check my vitals. 

I did bring deodorant, toothbrush/paste, robe and slippers.  didn't really use the slippers, but the rest i used.

Best thing i brought.... neck pillow! 
2nd best.... a small table fan - it kept me cool in a warm room - on a rubber mattress!  Also drowned out a little of the hallway noise.

hope your doing well. I have surgery in 7 day. Im  on my 4th day of clear liquid diet. . I think i will pack a fan as well..