We recommend that you pack several days before your surgery to minimize stress. You may not need items you use but if you think you may need an item from home to increase your comfort, we suggest you bring it. Toiletry Items You will need to bring all your basic toiletry items. Ladies if you are on your cycle during surgery, pack some sanitary pads AS WELL AS tampons. • Soap • Toothbrush and toothpaste • Mouthwash • Hair care items • Hair clip or tie to keep up hair • Shampoo • Conditioner • Comb or brush • Lip balm or chap stick • Sanitary pads • Antibacterial hand gel (if you prefer) • Flushable wipes for bathroom (if you prefer) • Any hygiene assist device you may use at home

•  Qualification/Criteria •  Medical Tests •  Preparations •  Packing For Your Stay •  Before the Operation •  During the Operation •  After the Operation •  At Home •  Diet •  Follow Up

Clothes

The hospital provides larger sized gowns. Hospital gowns are designed to make maneuvering around IV tubing and other tubes and drains easy. It is not recommended that you bring your own nightgown because if they get soiled or stained from any drainage it just adds to your laundry when you get home. In addition, your own gown will be harder to manipulate with your IV and at dressing change time. If you feel that your own clothes will make you more comfortable, please pack at least 2 or 3 night gowns just in case. It is also recommended that you not take your own bathrobe. Instead of using your own bathrobe, use a second hospital gown as a robe. You can drape it around your shoulders so that the tie is at the front instead of the back.
• Slip-on slippers (non-skid sole)
• Soft sports bra
• Loose roomy underwear
• Loose roomy outfit to wear home
• Comfortable shoes to wear home
• Socks
• Roomy Bathrobe and nightgowns (only if you prefer as we recommend using our gowns for a nightgown and bathrobe)

Money

Do not bring any money with you to the hospital. If you think you may need money to make a phone call, bring a pre-paid calling card instead.

Jewelry

Do not take your jewelry. Remove all your jewelry before going to the hospital and leave it at home.

Entertainment and Other Items

• One to two pillows from home for your comfort
• Back scratcher (if you prefer)
• Portable small fan (if you prefer)
• Portable CD player with earphones
• Favorite music to listen to with your CD player
• Books, magazines or crossword puzzles
• Pre-paid calling card