Question:
What do I need to take to the hospital?

I am hoping to have my surgery at the end of October or beginning of November and have no clue as to what I might need to take to the hospital. What should I wear home?    — marci0119 (posted on September 24, 2006)

September 24, 2006
I haven't had my surgery yet but I had lap surgery in Feb and you will need to wear something loose fitting without a zipper, i suggest warm up suit or loose elastic waist pants. Your tummy will be swollen from the surgery and it will take a few weeks to get back to normal.
   — Sheri A.

September 24, 2006
WELL I DONT KNOW IF YOUVE EVER HAD A BABY BEFOR BUT ITS CLOTHES LIKE THAT .....LOOSE EASY TO PUT ON AND TAKE OFF......CUS YOULL BE PRETTY SORE UNLESS YOUR HAVING IT LAPERSCOPIC......THEN YOU WONT BE AS SORE.....AND AS FOR STUFF TO HELP YOU MY HOSPITAL HAD EVERYTHING FOR ME.....THEY HAD A PERSON WHO CAME IN WITH STUFF TO SHOW ME HOW TO USE THEM AND WAYS THEY CAN HELP ME...LIKE HOW TO CLEAN MYSELF TAKE BATHS GRAB THINGS ON THE FLOOR OR SHELVES........AND IF YOU NEED SOMETHING .....PLZ DONT BE AFFRAID TO ASK......ASK AWAY.....I HAD MY SURGERY ALMOST 2 YRS AGO OCT SO THING MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE THEN BUT I HOPE I HELPED A LITTLE.....
   — MIKI4

September 24, 2006
Here is my list. Mine is larger because I will be in there a week or so. I just put it all here in case there is somthing you can use. Best of luck with your surgery!! Lip balm, baby wipes or antibacterial wipes to freshen up, trial size of powder, trial size baby lotion or favorite lotion, small shampoo and conditioner, brush, toothbrush and paste, hair ties, dove soap, (I can't use other soaps well) deodorant, insurance card and paperwork, your own pillow w/colored case (this will be handy for the ride home too), lose clothes to wear home, camera in case you want to document the journey, phone numbers in case you want to call family/friends, sanitary napkins (a lot of women will start their cycle right after surgery), medication list, eye covering (if light bothers you), earplugs (if noise bothers you), pictures of family or loved ones, portable DVD player with DVDs or CDs, small fan (I can't sleep without a fan so I found this little one to take with me),
   — Sandy~Diamond

September 24, 2006
Warmups -- something loose that want press against the incisions.
   — the7thdean

September 25, 2006
Hospital air is sooooo dry!!! Take some saline nasal spray, lip balm, and possibly some visine too. My nose was so dry that it was painful! Some lotion wouldn't hurt either.
   — peacefuldaizy

September 25, 2006
Definitely wear something very loose. I live in California and had my surgery on Dec 29 of 2002 so it's always on the warmer side here. I wore a sleeveless long dress with a little matching jacket and a pair of slip on shoes (like mules). I'd say sweats might be uncomfortable because of the incision, depending on how loose or how tight they are around youe waist and if you have open or lap surgery. Hospital air is VERY dry - take lip stuff and nasal spray. They provide all your toiletries, but take whatever you want if you have a preference for lotions and the like. Socks - my toes were FROZEN A calling card - hospital calls are expensive! Or take you cell phone and remember your charger! Some hospitals are more strict than others about the "no cellphone" rule, but everytime I've been hosptialized no one ever bugged me about it. Advance Directive - we have to make sure that, in the odd event, we're taken care of. Awful to think about, but more awful if our families don't know what we want and have to make decisions for us I hope this helps!
   — debih001

September 25, 2006
Hi, I just had my surgery a month ago and i had and open ro-en-y with stomach stapling done. I took all kinds of stuff to the hospital..makeup shampoo clothes etc..and let me tell you..when it came time to clean up..i used what the hospital provided..no shower while i was there which was 2 days and they let me have one the day i came home..my stuff stayed in the car until time to come home and then after using their stuff to clean up a bit i put on a summer type dress for compfort and came home...trust me...your not going to care much if you are having the same surgery i did...i mean you will want to freshen up while using the restroom but the hospital does provide stuff for that and no matter how picky you are normal..the hospital stuff will work just fine for you then. Good luck to ya! CindyS
   — kurve

September 25, 2006
Wear loose clothes home. Take to the hospital: a robe and slippers (you need to walk, walk, walk!), maybe some crossword puzzle books, or novels, whatever you enjoy doing. Hospitals are very boring. If you have a CPAP machine, take that. Other than that, no much.
   — Novashannon

September 25, 2006
I used a LOT of chap stick! It really saved my dry lips! I brought a loose pair of jammies, robe and slippers. I ended up wearing the jammies home because they were most comfy! I basically used a comb, brush and toothbrush! I didn't shower untill I was home...Best of Luck on your surgery...Monica, 10/05 down 105 lbs!
   — MonicaCarr

September 26, 2006
Chap stick or some kind of lip gloss.
   — ccstann

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