I know this has been covered somewhere before, but....

Does anyone have a good list of things we'll need at the hospital and post-op at home? Food items, sleep-aids etc? If I have a good list it will make it easier for me to go shopping I think.

My surgeon suggests we bring the following to the hospital: house shoes for walking, a robe, gowns (optional), toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, gum (sugarless), mouthwash, antibacterial soap for showering and hand cream. As far as after surgery, that depends on each surgeon because each surgeon has his/her own way of introducing food and allowing certain medications.... I would call my surgeon's office with a list of questions and ask so I could go shopping before I go into the hospital.... Hope this helps... Best wishes... Carolyn

it seems alot of post ops highly recommend chapstick or lip gloss during hospital stay as you may be unable to eat or drink and will be dry. I am a nurse and I always recommend takin a pillow from home just for comfort and to hold against your belly for car ride home. Take an outfit that is loose like a dress so you don't have anything tight on your belly. Also if you don't have a reclincer you can rent one for a couple weeks from the rent to own places, some say its easier to sleep and get up from than a bed. if i think of anything else I'll let you know

Hey Kita, You'll never guess my name is Kita too. My family calls me Kita. My middle name is LaKitha. What really makes this interesting is my last name begins with T. I to will be having surgery on 01/19/05. My prayers are with you and I hope you have a speedy recovery. I'm glad you asked that question I like to see a sample pre-op shopping list for post-ops too. Tonya T (Kita) 01/19/05

Hi Kita, I sent you a email with a list that was sent to me. It is very long so I didn't think I should post it on here. If you'd like to go ahead and do so. Wasn't sure how much room they give you on here, being new here. Good luck with your surgery... PooBear

Hi, My surgery is jan 19th..if someone could email me that list from my profile, I would really appreciate it. I can't seem to concentrate! Thanks! Sher'

Hi Poobear, Would you mind emailing me the list too? Thanks

HI... my surgery is on the 13th of Jan... could I bother you to send me the list as well??? Thank you sooo much! I like lists.. they help me relax...lol Julia

THANK YOU FOR THE LIST AND GREAT INFO EVERYONE!!! Kita, My name is Nakita - Kita for short and I have a friend in Lousiville name Sakeitha - also Kita for short. Funny how I thought I was the only one with that name growing up, now everyone has it - I'm not alone anymore HOORAY!