Things to bring to the hospital

Since so many of you are going in this week I thought some of us could share what helped us in the hospital. -Pillow, it was so comforting to have my own pillow! It was also great to have on the ride home, I was coughing and sneezing a lot, so it was nice to 'lean' on. -Flip-flops, it was pretty hot in my hospital...I think my feet would have died in big fluffy slippers -Chapstick, no joke, I thought my lips were going to fall off in the couple of days after surgery. I'm a lip balm freak to begin with, but I was putting on my good medicated stuff every half hour. -Good body lotion. I felt really smelly post-op so until I was able to shower (on the 2nd evening) I would rub some nice smelling lotion. It felt awesome. -Tooth brush and toothpaste, this may seem like a no brainer, but the first thing I did once I was able to walk was brush my teeth. I was brushing them at least 3 times a day after that. -Music was also great for the walking around the hospital, and in bed, it was to listen to good music instead of regular hospital noises. I bought a couple of books and some magazines, but I didn't even touch those. And I know someone told me not to bring a hairdryer, which I wasn't going to, good thingtoo because I was so exhausted after that shower, just in case. Hope that helps...feel free to add suggestions!

Thanks Chantal, I was just packing my bag this morning. You reminded me of something I forgot. Glad you posted this. ~~Betsy

You helped me decide. Then it's final then...I'm not bringing my big fluffy slippers. On a serious note, thanks for the list to help us all think this through. John

Thanks Chantal.....I have my bags packed and ready to go.....someone else suggested bringing baby wipes too to freshen up. I just want this over with. Today is the hardest day ever! I can't wait to get back on here and tell everyone, "I AM DOING GREAT!" Love ya, Esther

Thank you for the advice!!

Thanks for the info Chantal, I'm packing my bag for the hospital tomorrow. 3 days and counting for me!!! Alli

I think I'm going to take my laptop too. Not necessarily to get online, but to watch DVDs. Last time I was in a hospital I didn't see a DVD player anywhere. Then again, I don't know how much DVD watching I'm going to be doing.