What should I pack for the hospital stay?

Hi Jules,

I got changed right away, into Capri track pants (loose fitting) and a loose fitting tank top. That's my comfort wear, and I didn't want to wear pj's or the gowns for two days. It's preference... know yourself; and bring what's comfortable for you. I also brought a zip up hoodie for walking the halls, and comfy loose pair of Skechers.

Other things: Chapstick, hand cream, extension cord for my phone charger, phone and charger. Ear buds for my phone. I downloaded a few movies on Netflix rather than getting a tv. Obviously toothbrush and toothpaste. My health card!

I think that's it. I had my sis bring a pillow in the car when she picked me up. That was invaluable.

Thanks for your input. I have netflix but don't know how to dowload movies.... I will look up how to do it. I'll put some stuff on my ipad... Julie

Music to my ears... I live in capri pants and a large top....yay.... and need all my comforts of home..like my own pillow - blanket, cell phone, ipad, and my hoodie....yessss... you made my day OAAT....

I had surgery in Guelph, I brought a bag of stuff very little of which I used. I did not need TV first day/night and half second day is s write off, a Netflicks movie did trick on 3rd day morning just before check out. I left in same cloths I arrived in as they were only worn morning of surgery for a few hours. I used housecoat over gown for the walking on second day, they had towels, baby shampoo and soap for shower I was in ward the shower was down hall, so in summary all I really needed was

CPAP machine IPAD/phone housecoat slippers toothbrush toothpaste hair brush. Shaved the morning of surgery so did not shave until I got home, you don't need much they look after you.

Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I enjoyed having magazines, a pair of flip flops, and really comfy cozy pjs that are loose around the waist. As soon as you feel as you can walk you should. I roamed the halls, the gift shop, the lobby...i think that walking really speeds up the healing.

Lisa

So .. I have surmised that I need to ask what the protocol at TWH really is. I cannot believe how different all the hospitals are in GTA and Ontario.

Thank you all!

I was in Kingston, so YMMV. I brought a small amount, and used less, haha. Showers were not a thing, so I could have saved the hassle of bringing shampoo and body wash. Toothbrush, and toothpaste were life savers. I can deal with gross hair as long as I have a hat, but gross teeth make me feel less than human. Baby wipes! I couldnt shower, but I did use the wipes and deodorant and felt better until I was able to get home and shower! Kingston wanted us to bring protein shakes, but your hospital may not... best to ask them to be sure. I brought my Kindle, phone, charger, and a couple magazines. I didnt use my Kindle at all (which is funny cause I am a confirmed book addict), flipped through a magazine and looked at the pics but couldnt settle enough to really read. I did, however, text a lot, and watched Netflix on my phone.

I guess, my list now would have been:

Phone, long charge cable, earbuds/headphones, non slip slippers (I walked a LOT), unattractive but comfortable underwear (I wore the double hospital gowns, but yeah... also, some women start their periods after. I have a Mirena and thought I was in the clear.... nope. So bring pads to be safe), loose, comfy clothes for going home, a pillow (!!!!)