don't leave home without it...

i have surgery thursday with dr a. i would appreciate your thoughts on the one thing not to leave home without. i have gone over numerous packing lists and put in a fair amount of time myself but i just want to cover as many of my bases as possible. thamking you in advance... marty

Hi Marty, Just make sure that you have your cashiers checks, I had nightmares that I lost mine before the surgery and I was so happy when I put them in Dr Aguirre's hands. Don't forget your drivers license and take lots of $1 and $5 dollar bills. I took a small dense pillow to hold over my tummy when I coughed or laughed and it really helped. Good Luck, I wish you the best. Dot

Hi Marty! I know this is an exciting time for you! Thursday will be here before you know it. Dot had an excellent list. I'll add slip on shoes and lip balm. You don't want to have to tie shoes when it's time to go walking after surgery so make sure you have comfortable shoes that slip or slide on. Since you go so long without eating or drinking lip balm sure helps keep your lips from drying out and chaping. I'm sure you've seen a lot of lists of things to take but if you want to see another one, you can go to my web site at (www.) cherimoran.com . Cheri

Hey Marty! I've found that my back scratcher has really come in handy. I would also have liked to have brought more singles, shower shoes, and some videos as the hospital has a vcr in your room. See you soon, Tamara

Hey Marty Yep the time is almost here!! I did buy a large long pillow for apt#2 because people kept posting that they wished they had one.. So it should be there. When Larry and I were there we just spent alot of small dollars $1,$5,$10.. Tracy's mom got american express travelers checks and couldn't use them anywhere.. Take $50.00 in ones or so.. And alot of change would help.. At the Gigante store they will make change for you if you buy something.. If you have some vhs movies to watch in the hospital I would take them!!! It can get quite boring in there if your alone.. We brought about 20 with us to leave but that would have been difficult to do at the hospital.. You will probably take twice as much as you need!! The needs are very minimul while you are there. Kuddo's on the chap stick and I used a damp rag on my face and mouth that was a life saver.. I didn't seem to have the dry mouth problem that a lot of others seem to have.. Good Luck Buddy.. We are all watching out for you.. This trip will be just as you have invisioned it to be. GerrAnn

Hay Marty!!! Congratulations!!! I am sooo excited for you!!! The one thing i couldn't have lived without was my back scratcher....things itch...everywhere itches. That's my best advice. Take care and God bless you!!!