Question:
My surgery is Tuesday at the BTC. Do I need pajamas or other clothes?
My pre-op information from the BTC says to bring a robe and slippers. Some of the lists I have seen also say to bring a robe. I forgot to ask at my pre-op appointment whether or not I also need pajamas and other clothing? Will they give me hospital gowns to wear? I am very hot natured, so a robe and a hospital gown might be too warm for me. I am trying to pack lightly. Any suggestions? Thanks. — jm3218 (posted on March 15, 2002)
March 15, 2002
I brought a robe, slippers and my own pillow. Wear loose comfy clothes
going in and wear them again going home. If you don't bring your own
slippers, the hospital will furnish booties for you. I also brought a
toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and a magazine. The hospital will also
furnish those for you too.
— Mary C.
March 15, 2002
Jackie ~ Good Luck with your surgery! I brought two brand new night gowns
with me, but in my four nights there I only changed hospital gowns. I felt
too yucky to wear anything else, and the new, fresh nightgowns were a nice
treat when I came home. My robe, however was very useful for walking the
halls and being transported two times to radiology. P.S. - It was a short
sleeve robe, which was convenient, considering the IV attached to my hand.
I also brought a few pairs of big, cotton undies, which I did take
advantage of, and my slippers. That is seriously all that I really needed
to bring with me. I wore the same comfy outfit that I wore to the
hospital, on my way home. Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
— PaulaM
March 15, 2002
To be honest with you, I just braught myself. The hospital supplyed the
gown which is huge, my husband braught my robe which i didnt even wear.
They supplyed the deoderatn lotion toothbrush toothpaste mouth wash
soap...I wore sweats in and wore my sweats out...good luck you ur surgery
my thoughts and prayers are with u and wish you a speedy recovery
— Deanna Wise
March 15, 2002
I plan to take my own slippers. Even if the hospital supplies booties, I'm
not sure I could get them on by myself. Easier to have a pair of slippers
I can just slide into and out of.
— garw
March 17, 2002
Hi there....When I went into the hospital for my surgery. I packed a
travel bag...some of the things i put in it were slippers, my own pj's, amy
own toothbrush and toothpaste, my own shampoo, my own blanket(just call me
Linus!) and my own pillow from home! As silly as it sounds, all these
things helped me out in the hospital, I felt less home sick because I
surround myself with things that were mine!!! Hope this helps...and good
luck
— Antonia D.
July 29, 2003
I am bringing:
#1. Body Pillow... My huge pillow I can't sleep without
#2. Comfy cotton jammies....I remember after having my baby, my own
jammies were the best. they are loose fitting and soft.
#3. I bought slippers I can wear "with" the slipper socks, with
good padding for shock absorbers.
#4. Toothbrush/Toothpaste
#5. Underwear (extra pairs)
#6. A pony tail holder for my hair.
#7. A Glasses case for my glasses while I am in surgery.
#8. Feminine protection (just in case)
#9. Dove soap (so I can feel always nicely clean at least on my hands and
face)
#10. A notebook to journal in while I am in the hospital, with my favorite
pen.
#11. Phone numbers of all my friends.
#12. Clean socks
#13. Loose sweat pants and a loose cotton tee shirt for leaving the
hospital. (this will probably be the same outfit I wear there.)
#14. daily medications that can still be administered at the hospital...
(for me this is synthroid for thyroid problem)
#15. My favorite magazine.
#16. Last minute questions for the surgeon
Last but not least;
My husband, and support team (mom, sisters, friends, etc...)
A smile on my face :) Cause this day has finally come!
— KismetQT
July 29, 2003
Bring a phone card. Everyone I wanted to call was out of the area since I
went 90 miles away to have surgery. The hospital did not allow me to phone
out of the area code so the phone card came in handy. Since I was by
myself during my stay, I confess I had to charge up my card and add more
minutes. I did use my own brush and makeup for the day I went home--but
the clothes I wore in were the clothes I wore out, co wear loose, comfy
clothes. If you have a lesiure bra or large bra, bring it.
— Margaret S.
March 17, 2008
All of the previous replies has pretty well covered everything, however, I
will add one thing about the gowns. I hate wearing hospital gowns with all
the strings to tie, etc and showing your backside. When I had my obdominal
surgery 2 years ago, I went to Walmart and bought some inexpensive soft,
pastel, knit shirt-type gowns. These were short-sleeves and I took my
serger and made a seam down the top of each sleeve. Then I took soft velco
strips and sewed them on these seams. I ended up with a pretty,
comfortable gown that could easily be worn without disturbing the IV. I
had made about 4 of those for that hospital stay. I now just keep those
gowns for when I do have to be in the hospital.
— ShirleyF
April 19, 2009
There are 2 things they told me to bring: My Current Mediations and my
C-PAP machine
— 2bethinatlast
April 19, 2009
along with everything else mentioned, dont forget to bring chapstick, the
air is so dry in the hospital and my lips were dry and chapped post op.
Somebody on the losers bench told me to bring chapstick and they were
right!
— sassy1696
April 10, 2012
Thanks for the above answers. The closer my date gets, I find I am not
thinking as clearly. Now I have my bag ready! I also heard somewhere to
bring sugar free cough drops.
— bpkpenguin
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