Hospital bag!!!
I would take to the hospital the following items:
- Chapstick in a baggie (so it doesn't roll off your table)
- Something to read/do (books, magazines, ipad, etc)
- Pillow (both for your stay and the ride home)
- All of your medications and vitamins (to show them and in case you have any questions about anything)
- Really comfy clothes for the ride home (like big and loose so they don't hurt your stomach area)
- Slippers, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, hand cream (it is dry in there)
- Cell phone and charger
- Headphones-in case you have a noisy roommate!
I wouldn't pay for the phone or TV, you will be mostly sleeping/walking.
I wouldn't worry about pajamas or anything else to wear at the hospital. You are best to wear the blue hospital gown the whole time and you can put one on backwards for a housecoat (that way, you don't get blood on your stuff!)
I would think they would provide shampoo and soap for showers, but you could take your own if you want.
Good luck!
Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!
The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...
Thanks all for your responses and same to you lili_is_ready have a great surgery day!!!
Referral sent: Aug/30/2013 Orientation: September/24/2013 Nurse Appointment: September/30/2013 Social worker Appointment: October/7/2013 Psychologist Appointment:Oct/11/13 Dietician Appointment:Oct/21/13 Nutrition Class: Oct/29/2013 Surgeons Appointment: Nov/22/2013 PATTS: December/13/2013 Surgery date: January/08/2014
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