List for hosp.
I thought it would be helpful if we all listed what we've collectively learned studying all these profiles. I personally have read too many to count.
chapsick
hall walking slippers/slides
backscratcher
your fav pillow(good for the drive home to hold against your tummy)
(laidies) loose comfortable bra
journal/laptop
moist wipes
what else?
Or moobies. LOL
Jennifer 
Hey CC
Great idea of things we need for hosp
I found these things
lots of chapstick
confortable clothing for the ride home
comfortable walking slippers
no rinse shampoo and bathwash
list of people name and numbers for your loved one or friend to contact for you
Best of luck to all and hope this helps
Hugs
Lisa
Hi CC 
Besides the robe, slippers, chapstick, toiletries, comfy clothes to leave the hospital in......
To deal with my anesthesia anxiety, I've gotten a book on preparing for surgery. It's also got some great suggestions to discuss with your surgeon on the "atmosphere" in the operating room. Also I have a relaxation/meditation CD that I'll listen to from now until they're wheeling me into the O.R. 
Both are supposed to help a lot with preparing for, during surgery, and recovery.
And since I'm going to Colombia and my spanish isn't the greatest, I'll be bringing an english->spanish translation book (though my doctors say I won't need it, JUST in case!). "Got morphine? por favor!" 
Small bag of my crochet paraphernalia.
A book or two to read.
Copies of important documents: Living will, Durable Power of Attorney.
One of those aromatherapy eye pillows 
Cell phone since I'm going to Colombia alone.. I'll want to call my family as soon after surgery as possible. I know cell phones are a 
in hospitals but they're gonna have to dangle me out the window or something 
(SUGGESTION for anyone going out of the country.. have international coverage - minimal charge - added to your cell just before you go. . reduces your per minute charge from over $2 a minute down to .15 - .20 cents a minute.)
A picture of my kids. 
Besides the robe, slippers, chapstick, toiletries, comfy clothes to leave the hospital in......
To deal with my anesthesia anxiety, I've gotten a book on preparing for surgery. It's also got some great suggestions to discuss with your surgeon on the "atmosphere" in the operating room. Also I have a relaxation/meditation CD that I'll listen to from now until they're wheeling me into the O.R. Both are supposed to help a lot with preparing for, during surgery, and recovery.
And since I'm going to Colombia and my spanish isn't the greatest, I'll be bringing an english->spanish translation book (though my doctors say I won't need it, JUST in case!). "Got morphine? por favor!"
Small bag of my crochet paraphernalia.
A book or two to read.
Copies of important documents: Living will, Durable Power of Attorney.
One of those aromatherapy eye pillows
Cell phone since I'm going to Colombia alone.. I'll want to call my family as soon after surgery as possible. I know cell phones are a in hospitals but they're gonna have to dangle me out the window or something (SUGGESTION for anyone going out of the country.. have international coverage - minimal charge - added to your cell just before you go. . reduces your per minute charge from over $2 a minute down to .15 - .20 cents a minute.)
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