Packing for the Hospital?

Scary.Airy
on 4/18/18 1:23 pm

So does anyone have any neat tips or ideas for items to pack in the hospital?

I remember all these wonderful packing list ideas back when I was going in to have my kids hahaha.

I know we'll only be in there a day or 2 max if all goes well, and most of that time I expect we are stoned out of our gourds on painkillers... but anyone have suggestions for that one thing that made it more bearable?

I soooo need sleepphones so I can put on white noise and get some sleep, so that will be a thing.

My beloved Kobo in case I am feeling up to reading. Hope so!

Warm socks and slippers / crocks to do walks in

A robe so my arse isn't hanging out of my hateful gowns while doing those laps

Anything else anyone suggests? I am an overpacker, I admit :D I like to be prepared and comfortable! haha

anabanana1976
on 4/18/18 1:27 pm

VSG on 11/21/17

Honestly, do NOT overpack.

I brought a book, Ipad, Cell phone etc.. thinking I was going to be all up and about..
The only thing I did during my hospital stay was try and walk, eat when it came (the oh-so-yummy clear fluids) and sleep.. I slept a lot.. it was fantastic lol. I hated even checking my phone I was so tired.

You most likely won't be on too many painkillers - really, there was no grande pain post op for me - just discomfort but nothing a regular Tylenol wouldn't help.

Don't even bring socks - they will give you socks you put on for Surgery - those fashinoable green/blue ones - just wear them - they have a grip on the bottom so you can walk in them too. Just bring clothes to wear home - loose fitting sweats and shirt and a pair of shows you can leave in..

Honestly, the stay will pass in a blink of an eye..

When is your surgery?
A

crqvingchange
on 4/18/18 1:36 pm

Earplugs and a sleep mask came in handy for me. I brought a phone charger so I could stay in touch with my husband (surgery was in a different city) and that was all I needed. Remember walk, sip, toot, repeat.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.

momov2
on 4/18/18 6:07 pm

RNY on 03/22/18

Biotene was something I was glad I had. Severe case of dry mouth after surgery....and the air was so dry in the hospital.

Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4

SKimster
on 4/18/18 7:54 pm

VSG on 05/22/18

Hello, where can we buy it?

Kimmy in Canada

2017: Aug 16: Referral -- Sep 14: Orientation - Oct 5: Nurse - Oct 23: D/SW/N 2018: Feb 21: D/SW/N - Mar 12: Internist - Mar 23: D/SW - Apr 5: App't with Surgeon - Apr 23: Post-Op Class - May 3: Pre-op Admin in Hospital - May 22: SURGERY

Pikachu
on 4/18/18 9:18 pm

You can get the spray and mouth wash from walmart

Monica9811
on 4/18/18 7:06 pm - Peterborough, Canada

Your own pillow (also comes in handy on drive home) and Chapstick! Good luck

anabanana1976
on 4/21/18 6:18 pm

VSG on 11/21/17

Good one..Pillow for drive home.. Agreed!

oneatatime
on 4/19/18 8:13 am

RNY on 09/01/17

Hey there! Yay @ packing for the hospital. :)

I was super tired but very alert, so was very glad to have what I brought. My family and friends brought me magazines, but I didn't do a lot of reading.

I did spend a lot of time on my phone, texting and emailing, which is normal for me.

My four most valuable items were: an extension cord (so I could recharge my electronics right from my bed); a change of clothes (loose fitting capris and tank top that I got into right when I got to the room... before the nurse connected me to everything- I was so comfortable- it worked for me); lip balm; and hand cream.

As for overpacking or not... do what feels right. Someone else will be carrying it anyway!!! Make sure you bring a pillow for yo car to hug on the drive home. The bumps really hurt. :(

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