Hospital Bag List

  • A hard pillow to put against my tummy when standing (I'm planning to bring the one the hospital gave me in 2012 with a photo of a Lap Band on it lol)
  • Gas-X strips
  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Mouth Wash
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Clean undies
  • Pajama pants
  • Chap stick
  • Lotion
  • Body spray
  • Phone/Tablet
  • Phone Charger
  • Slippers with grippers


    • Any suggestions would be much appreciated?!  Thanks!

    Comments

    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      They let you shower after surgery? My suggestion would be a sleep mask to block out the hospital lighting... Esp when they come in and check your vitals every hour. It was a lifesaver.

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    2. Beth AnnSeptember 10, 2014 at 10:51 AM

      Entertainment like magazines, books, etc?

      ReplyDelete
    3. AmySeptember 10, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      ear plugs, deodorant, headphones

      ReplyDelete
    4. Chasing HeatherSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:49 PM

      Hair brush/ties/headbands
      Socks, heavy sweats-baggy to slip on under a gown

      ReplyDelete

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