Congrats! I had hiatal hernia repair and Nissen Fundoplication surgery with Dr Keshishian 12 days ago and am also from WA. My surgery was at Huntington Hospital and all of the female nurses & PCAs were wonderful, but the 2 male nurses were mansplainers and less caring. LOL. And of course Dr K was fabulous! I’m still down here healing (I have family I’m staying with) and have my 2nd post-op appt next week.
What I brought that was the most useful were long iPhone charger, slip-on shoes with good grip (e.g. mules) for walking the halls and going to the bathroom, ear plugs, eye/sleep mask, and travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and hairbrush. I also had a little soft bag I kept these items in (except shoes) that was in the bed next to me for easy access.
Good luck!