Aug 1 here and no clue what to pack

Ok family, I know this has been asked, replied to, and posted many times, however, I can't find any of the posts so here it goes... What should I pack for the hospital? Post-op Shopping List for the first 1-2 weeks back home from hospital? Please either direct me to previous posts about this or post here Thank you! Dolly

Here's what I post to your question way back... OK, Call me a geek. I'm bringing my laptop. It can sit on the tray table. Then I can throw on my headphones and watch DVDs or listen to music as I please. Also play solitare, etc. Hey, there won't be much more than ice chips on the table anyway. My wife had the procedure last January. Here's the items we had or picked up for her that worked: ...Slippers (cold, yucky hospital floors) ...Robe (So you won't moon the other patients during the walks) ...Tongs (To reach where no one has reached before) ...Favorite pillow (Something about the scent of home) ...Pictures of the kids (No explanation needed) ...Lemon Glycerine Swabs (Replaces mouth wash, the hospital ....................................provides them, but it often takes a ....................................while for them to get them to you.) ...Oral-B Brush-Ups (Instead of tooth brush and tooth paste) ...CPAP (if you use one) ...Loose underwear (The loosest you own for the trip home. ............................Any abdominal pressure hurts after a few ............................minutes in the first few days post op. ............................Including waist bands! ) ...Cell phone (We have little kids [5 & 3], they need to know ...................they can talk to mommy or daddy as needed.) Hope this list helps everyone. Ken

Ken, thank you oh-so much for that very helpful list!!! I never would have thought to bring my laptop! I can just imagine how boring the tv would be, let alone having to pay additional for the tv service!!! My date is 8/29...best of luck to you!!! Take care... Wendy

Hey Ken! Your surgery is also 'round the corner...Congrats to you too!! I'm sending you waves of thoughts and prayers your way...God Bless! I wish I had a laptop I guess I'll have to settle for the cd player Thanks for the list, I'm taking notes Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Dolly

Can you tell me where I can buy the glycerine swabs? Do you know if Hurley hospital supplies them? I haven't been able to find them in the drug store.

hi, One thing no else mentioned was some chapstick or lip balm. We won't be having anything by mouth the first day, at least i won't. The IV's will keep you hydrated but your lips will feel better with something on them. Also, i don't have a lap top but i am taking a portable CD player with headsets. If you have one of those CD's of babbling brook or whatever, it can cover up the noise of hospital and help you to sleep. As far as Post op shopping list, i have to be on clear liquids the first week post op. This is the list they gave me. Crystal lite sugar-free popsicle sugar-free jello Decaffinated tea Buillion/broth sugar-free sorbet Isopure (clear liquid protein sold at GNC) hope this helps, nancy

Hiya Nancy! Chapstick...checked!!! Thanks Nancy! Have a nice rest of the weekend! Dolly

DOLLY, MY SURGERY IS ALSO FOR 8/1/05. WHILE AT THE HOSPITAL FOR MY PRE-OPS ALL THEY TOLD ME TO BRING WAS LIKE ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE ME COMFORTABLE ..... SO I ALREADY HAVE MY BAG PACK TO TAKE, I AM TAKING MY PUZZLE BOOK, TOLIETRIES, MY BODY PILLOW, AND MY CUDDLES BEANIE BABY.....YEAH, ITS FUNNY, I STILL CUDDLE WITH STUFF AT NIGHT AND SOMETHING COMFORTABLE TO WEAR HOME. WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY!!!!!!!!!

Hi Teresa!! First of all, let me congratulate you for your Aug. 1 surgery!! I'm sure you're as excited as I am. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as well. May god guide the hands of your surgeon for an easy an uneventful surgery. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery! I would had not thought of taking a stuffed animal to cuddle with...thanks!! Thanks for posting!! May the rest of your weekend be a wonderful one! Blessings! Dolly

Dolly..my surgery is 8/15.. This was an awesome idea..I was gathering info - as what to pack. Thanks to all the postops..I had been told @ chapstick and I wasn't sure about the laptop- but it works for me dvd wise.. Hugs & blessings and for all us August Babies..It is gonna be one helluva XMAS & NEW YEAR months from now!! May all our surgeries be blessed by God , without whom no achievement is possible.. Blessings everyone! Donna