surgery packing

[Annabelannabel]

hi guys I have my surgery on Friday very nervous mostly that I will forget to pack something! What should I pack in my over night bag? Any advice would be great too!

Thank you loads

Annabel 😊

[Mel06]

Hiya, good luck for Friday!

I would suggest big comfy pants and also some peppermint teabags to help with any shoulder tip pain

[Mel06]

Also, I had trouble swallowing after the anaesthetic and wish I had opted for soup as my first meal after. Not sure if this happens to everyone, but my sandwich was tough!

[Annabelannabel in reply to Mel06]

Thank you so much 🥹

[endo_the_stigma]

This was my packing checklist when I had my lap last month 😊 Obviously you don't need everything on here (also ignore the medication section as that will be personal to you) but it's good to be prepared for a possible overnight stay! My non-negotiables were long nighties instead of pyjamas so nothing is touching your belly, a pillow to protect your stomach from the seatbelt on the way home, comfy pants in a bigger size than normal, crocs/slip on shoes so you don't need to bend down, your own pads (hospital ones are horrid), list of medication (the nurses will ask), lipbalm, water bottle, entertainment (book or ipad) as you may be waiting a while, phone charger, and mints & peppermint tea for the gas pain while you are waiting to be discharged!

Really hope this helps a bit lovely! Good luck with your op, I'm sure you will be fine but remember to breathe and ask as many questions as you need to💛

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[Tangoandmax in reply to endo_the_stigma]

This is so helpful!

[endo_the_stigma in reply to Tangoandmax]

Aw I’m so glad lovely! Hope your surgery goes well if you’re waiting for one xxx

[Tangoandmax in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Just waiting for my first. I’ve had confirmation it’ll be expedited as urgent today due to my symptoms, so I’m now absolutely shitting myself 😂 it’s such a rollercoaster being desperate for a surgery and terrified of actually having to go through it x

[Annabelannabel in reply to endo_the_stigma]

Thank you so much that’s so kind of you to post all of that information!! I hope you are recovering well from surgery! It’s nice to hear a lot more people seem to be getting their ops done now!