What to bring to the hospital

[katsmeow07]

Well, my surgery is tomorrow morning and I'm starting to pack my hospital bag. What are some necessities that I should definitely have with me? Also, please say a prayer that i make it through :/

 

[katsmeow07]

I would take a pair of socks and a pair of comfy undies for each day, lip balm, toothbrush and toothpaste and something to pull my hair back with (when it's not washed every day I can't tolerate it loose but maybe that's just me). That's all I actually used -- I took stuff to read, computer, toilettes, jammies, etc and didn't use any of it and I'm a pretty huge reader so that surprised me that I didn't even crack a book open. All I wanted was to be clean an to sleep haha. If you search, I'm almost certain there is a post about what to take to the hospital that has a pretty extensive list. Sending good prayers your way for tomorrow! You are going to be fine!!!!

Thanks so much! I was wondering about the undies will they hurt around my stomach? And did you need any kind of support like an Abdomin binder

 

[JackieOnLine]

tomorrow!! that's great, you will be so glad to get it over and be on the other side.

is someone going to let us know when you are out of surgery? is there a plan? if not, can we make one?

 

[katsmeow07]

tomorrow!! that's great, you will be so glad to get it over and be on the other side.

is someone going to let us know when you are out of surgery? is there a plan? if not, can we make one?

I just wish this waiting was over, I'm looking forward to 24 hrs from now. I'm a nervous wreck and I'm starving, just jello and broth today. I'll give you all an update tomorrow if I'm not out if it too much. Do you mean a plan for returning home?

 

[JackieOnLine]

totally normal to be nervous, and hungry.

no, I meant often if you are not able to post and tell us how you are someone else can do it for you. will anyone be at the hospital with you? I could have them text me, for example, and I could post the update.

it's always nice to know when people are done and OK and in recovery.

 

[brooklyngirl]

The most important things for me were lip balm, mini listerine bottles and listerine spray and baby wipes. I couldn't bend enough to get underwear on or off or to brush my teeth when I was in the hospital. I also hate socks so I had crocks flip flops for walking around. Also, a brush or comb and something to hold your hair back. My hair was a tangled matted mess by the end of the first day and it drove me berserk since I had IVs in both hands and couldn't put it up myself. I had a carefully packed suitcase full of stuff I never used.

 

[hilary1617]

Congratulations! Baby wipes, scented spray, and a long bathrobe for walks in the hallway were some of the most useful items I brought. Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing about your progress!!!!

 

[Larra]

Wishing you a safe and successful surgery.
Larra

 

[DS_Kel]

This is so helpful! I have surgery on Wednesday and wanted to get a start on packing my hospital bag. I feel like I'm nesting, I have been an organizing, cleaning crazy lady! But on a positive not my neighbor/friend has surgery (RNY) in December. She wore around the same size as me maybe a few things were a size smaller and brought over garbage bags of clothes that didn't fit her anymore. While I was organizing and cleaning I decide to try on a pair of the jeans she brought over that didn't fit then. THEY FIT PERFECTLY today! I have lost a little over 35 lbs since starting this process.

 

[DS_Kel]

I forgot to mention.. I hope your surgery went well for you Katsmeow07!