updated
medical records. Anyone
who goes for surgery needs to have a back-up set of records with them.
Some doctors like a list all of labs on a spreadsheet with
dates, results, ect. on them
to make it easier for them to go through. However, Most
doctors want to see the actual test results. Have both
forms, if possible.
nightgowns
robe,
slippers
extra
pillow, if needed
microfleece
blanket
book or
magazines Adrenal people: you may have
trouble resting things like books on your stomach post-op so
magazines or paperbacks are a better choice than hard cover
Sudoku /
crossword puzzles
shampoo,
conditioner
comb, brush
toothbrush,
toothpaste, deoderant
lip balm
lotion
Puffs Plus
with lotion
underwear
maxi
pad/tampons
cool max
sports injury gel pack
medications
Note: Check with your doctor - the
hospital may not allow you to take meds from outside.
Crisis
letter
medic alert
bracelet
an
iPod/charger or some CD's and small player
pants with a loose
elastic waist are good, or a long, loose dress.
cell phone
and charger Note:
Check with the hospital. Many do not allow the use of cellphones.
list of
cell phone numbers of people to call from the hospital
change of
clothes to wear home. Adrenal people:
pants with a loose elastic waist are good, or a long, loose
dress.
digital
recorder so that you can record any instructions if need
be after surgery
huge,
cuddly teddy bear
mints for
dry mouth
Buy a COOL GEL SPORTS INJURY PACK (Walmart or Walgreens) and
wrap it
around your head and back of your neck when you have a head-ache or are
feeling bad. The cool settles your tummy, relieves the pain and
swelling in the tissue around the head and neck that is irritated from
surgery.
Take advantage of the moisture-ventilator that
they give you in ICU and be sure to request or demand that they let you
keep it after you get to your room. It releived the dry pain that my
nose had and made the whole thing WAY less painful than others have
said it was for them. ALSO...if you buy one of those $30 cool water
humidifiers from Walmart/Target for you upon your return home...you
will LOVE the moisture it gives you and it will make your nose feel
MUCH better, MUCH faster!
Autumn adds: "Can I add a couple items to the list that turned out to be LIFE-SAVERS for me? My husband went to Wal-mart and got a gel ice pack that is made to wrap around an arm or leg for sports injuries...The gel pack goes in the freezer and then in ...a sleeve that velcros. It is the perfect size to go around your head and it is sooooo helpful for headaches and swelling! LOVED IT and used it for a couple months after surgery!!!! A great $10.00 purchase!"