What Do You Wish You Had at the Hospital With You

Hi all,
I am going to be having bypass surgery soon and have never had any surgery.  I am trying to figure out what I will need.  Any suggestions?

I would bring my pillow from home and maybe my iPod.

Thank you.  I have my pillow and ipod ready to go.

This is going to sound odd but bring some chap stick!! You WILL be thirsty and you WILL NOT be able to drink much (if anything the first day). My lips got so dry I made my husband go out and buy me some. Blessings on your upcoming  surgery. I had RNY 10 years ago. Doing well!!

Dobbie 

Thank you so much Dobbie.  I have my chapstick too.

First of all i wish you a speedy recovery and good health :),  I totally agree,you'll need a good lip balm and lotion because i felt like i was in the desert!.I didn't pay attention to my drs list for the hospital and i did get my period  ughhhhh! and they only had these MAXI and i mean MAXI pads to use,they were like little doll mattresses lol. And i needed to stay longer than expected so i made my hubby bring something to clean my hair (tres'eme hair freshner) and it worked pretty well considering you just rub it in and towel dry.last but most important was listerine because my mouth felt gross whenever i woke up due to not being able to drink. lynn
                                                                           

Thank you very much Lynn.  I have to laugh I just started my period today.  Wouldn't you know it.  I went to bath and body works and bought some lotion to take too.   So now I think I am ready to go. 

maybe my cell phone to capture my new life....didnt bring it.... :(