Monday is GO DAY!

I am buying my last minute hospital and post op items, cleaning my house and doing laundry. Just packed my hospital bag and after not sleep I'm a bit exhausted and overwhelmed! I am nervous but I know this is the right decision so I'm also very excited. I have to be at the hospital at 6am for my surgery at 8am. I am so glad it's first thing in the morning so I can get it over with earlier and not have to wait. I have to admit I'm very nervous about the pain and not being able to drink as I've heard others have mentioned.

Should I take things to keep me busy, ie Ipad, book? I don't want to take it if they will not be used.

Most everyone will tell you you won't want to do anything... I didn't and brought things that were never used.  

Main items you will need: 

chapstick, neck pillow, loose clothes, toothbrush, slippers, robe. 

Goid luck!

Thank you, I forgot about the neck pillow.

I didn't even turn the TV on there I was so out of it.  So I wouldn't bring anything extra.  They were like bring your laptop we have free wifi.   I am glad I didn't bring anything extra. just comfy clothes is all I used

Thanks, I have to go and get a pair of comfy pants.

Best of luck to you! Don't forget your Chapstick! 

Chapstick (check) :)

I'm excited for you!  I too was a 6:00 AM arrival for 8:00 AM surgery.  I was happy to be the first one of the day and to get it over with.  The only thing I took with me was chapstick because I had seen it recommended so many times on here.  I'm not sure why, but I never needed it either.  Best wishes on Monday!

Thank you I'm so excited!

Everyone is different of course but I did use my iPad and phone. I watched tv also. Im a terrible sleeper so there were a lot of hours to fill.  The day of surgery I did nothing but sleep but after that i was awake and glad I could read and text. I changed into my yoga pants and tshirt the second day and it made a huge difference in how I felt. Best of luck to you!