What to pack

Count down....5 more days. I know I saw a list here of what to pack but cant find it now. What did everyone take to wear while walking around?  Sweats, pjs,ect

I just wore the hospital gown and put a second gown on backwards.  Take PJ's if you think you'll feel much better wearing your own but be warned.  Your incision may leak on them, you will probably have a catheter in at first, etc.  The gown is easier.

Take a tooth brush, lip balm, hair brush and anything you think will make you a lot more comfortable, but don't take a lot.  They will have just about anything you need.  I just wanted my own tooth brush, not a hospital tooth brush. LOL  Don't take a lot of stuff to do because you will mostly be sleeping.

The only thing I really used that I took with me was a pillow to protect my belly on the car ride home. Other than that was my toothbrush. They provided everything. I wish you the best!

The only thing I used that I took was my pillow, brush and tooth brush. I did not use the robe or gown I brought. Between the catheter (first day) and the IV lines, it was easier just to use the gown the provided. I also did not use my iPad. I couldn't focus on it because of the after effects of the anesthesia.  Time passed pretty quickly, so I didn 't need much.  Quick healing to you!

Bring lip balm and ear plugs. That's about all you might need!

Phone, charger, toothbrush. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, and wear the same clothes home.

I Slept 99% of the time I was there unless I was walking.  Lip balm or something like that is essential. Your mouth will be super dry and you cannot have anything to eat or drink till after the leak test.  which for me was the next day. Pillow and big comfy clothes to go home in and your phone charger.

That is really all you need. 

Now make sure you have what you need for when you come home.  Water, SF popsicles, SF gatorade or powerade etc. 

  

Let me preface this by admitting that I "desperately overpack" for everything, according to my daughter.  With that said, I was glad I had the following things, and my husband didn't mind lugging them for me:

My own pillow and blanket

yoga pants and t-shirt

underwear

lip balm

ear plugs

socks

hair brush

toothbrush

mouthwash

iphone

ipad

headphones

cleansing wipes

I had a catheter in my entire stay and was still happy to have my yoga pants and t-shirt instead of a hospital gown.  But many people are fine with the gown!

Best of luck to you!

I just packed my bag today...

Mouthwash
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Shampoo (just in case I get a chance to wash my hair)
Hair Ties
Headphones
Chapstick
Pillow & Blanket for ride home (I'm 3 hours from the hospital)
Shoes for the hospital
Comfortable clothes for the drive home
A couple of books
Phone charger
Slipper socks (my feet get very cold)

Unless you're going to be in the hospital for a couple of days, you won't have the time, interest, or clear enough head to read... And certainly not multiple books.

Rather than taking an extra pair of clothes, most people just wear TO the hospital the comfortable clothes that they want wear when they come home (and then at most take a fresh pair of underwear).

Lora