Getting ready for my surgery this week!! Few Questions!!

Listen to every one here. You do not need much. My hospital furnished the socks an a huggie Teddy bear to hold on abdomen for stability. I got that 3 weeks befor surgery but did not need it much. Also had the best sleep ever the entire staff was wonderful. I felt like a queen.

Hi Holly

I had surgery 12 days ago. I posted a similar question and followed the advice of those going in before me. I was soooo happy to have chapstick! I took my own toothbrush and toothpaste for familiarity. I loved having my own fluffy robe when  I walked. And I wore the same clothes home that I wore at check in. There were 2 items I had my husband bring to the hospital later that made my stay much better: fresh panties for when the catheter was removed and to just give me a sense of being a little "fresher" than I really was. And kandoo butt wipes. It was tough reaching around with tubes in my arm and a sore belly. The kandoos were refreshing and got things cleaner, faster.

Best of luck to you!!!

Lol, well I am down to counting hours instead of days for surgery (33 hours now...) so I will be going in just a little bit ahead of you:

Here is my list - it is long but I would much rather have something that I might want then not have it - even if I do not end up using it. Seems like a lot, but it all fits into one of my larger purses, (except for the CPAP) so size-wise it won't take up too much room. Items marked with an * are what the surgeon's office suggested.

Lip balm*

Favorite pillow*

Crocs (in a size larger than I normally wear - to wear home and for walking around)*

Something really comfy to wear home*

A robe that is easy to slip on and off (with short sleeves and oversized) for walking around without worrying about gaping gowns.*

Journal

Thank you notes

Pens/pencil

Phone (with a preset slideshow of photos of  family, pet, quotes, reasons for doing this, etc., games, music, internet/e-mail, ebooks (for recreational reading and a lot of the books I found useful when researching the surgery in case I have questions or want to refresh my memory), contact list (including PCP, several people from my support group, and my counselor) and camera which reduces the amount of "stuff" that I might want)

Headphones

Earplugs

Personal care stuff (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, more lip balm, anti-chafing gel, dry shampoo, comb, rubber bands for my hair, cleansing wipes, unscented hand cream/lotion)*

Insurance cards and picture ID*

Insurance approval letter*

Extra undergarments

Medications*

CPAP machine*

Glasses case*

"Lucky" socks (overized, warm, comfy, and easy to put on)

Spirometer*

Magazines for light reading

I will also make sure there are more pillows in the car for the ride home along with a water bottle.

Good luck!

Good Luck to all of you who are going in for Surgery! Positive thoughts and Hugs for you ALL!!! Please let us all know how you are doing when you feel up to it!!!