Question:
What should I take to the hospital ?
— William C. (posted on October 7, 2001)
October 7, 2001
Very little ... I used the following: bathrobe, pillow, something for
chapped lips, slippers, and some clothes to go home in. The hospital
provides things like toothbrushes and soap. Some people recommend taking a
small fan. Good luck with your surgery.
— BlueGray
October 7, 2001
I took a toothbrush, toothpaste, deoderant, and facial soap; although the
hospital provided most of these, it gave me a little comfort to have my own
from home. I also took a small fan with me which came in VERY handy. I
didn't bother with a robe; the gowns at the hospital were sufficient for
me, and they provided socks as well.
— blank first name B.
October 7, 2001
I would check with your hospital about what they provide. Due to what
people had told me I didn't bring shampoo - big mistake all the hospital
provided was a gown and soap.
What I used that I brought was brush, slippers (also make sure you wear
slip on shoes to go home in) Stridex face cleaners, chap stick, the
hospital had a fan and thank goodness. Mainly as soon as I was done
walking I went back to sleep so I didn't have need for much.
— Elizabeth A.
October 7, 2001
Dont forget your PILLOW! I hate hospital pillows. I asked this same
question right before I had surgery...and WAY over packed. I didnt read or
put on makeup or wear my new night gown...just slept and healed. The only
thing I didnt take (but made my husband get for me) is BOTTLED water. I
hate tap water and you need to drink "X" amount each day.
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Wendy S.
October 7, 2001
I had a Lap VBG and I packed all the stuff I heard I should bring.
(Deodorant, toothbrush, chapstick...) I never opened my bag. Everything I
needed was provided for me and frankly, I wasn't all that concerned with
nice breath. I was on morphine the whole time and dozed on and off for 2
days. Hope this helps.
— [Anonymous]
October 8, 2001
Hi William!, I took my toothbrush, hair brush, shower gel, shampoo,
deodorant, slippers, chapstick, clothes to go home in and most importantly
a robe. They make you walk after surgery to avoid blood clots, and usually
those gowns don't cover everything if you know what I mean hehe!.
Magazines or a book is a good thing to take too. Few hospitals have cable
LOL. The one thing I wish I had taken was my own pillow. Hospital pillows,
for lack of a better word, suck! I had the worst time getting comfy on
those "pads", I can't really call them pillows. I'd go with just
the essentials. Best of luck to you!
— Carey N.
October 8, 2001
hi william. i am pre-op & i have compiled a list of what i think i will
need by reading alot of what the post ops suggest. i am taking my own
pillow, a body pillow (for propping me on my side), a fan, chap stick,
jergens lotion, noxema, my own tissues cause i aint gonna get puffs in the
hosp lol, hairbrush, toothbrush, baby corn starch instead of talc, a caftan
(optional for u of course lol), non slip slippers, pen & paper, phone
card & a long handled spoon to use after using the toilet.
good luck to u
— sheryl titone
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