What else do I need?

I took a lot of stuff I didn't really need. What i did use were toothbrush, slippers, robe, lip balm hairbrush and something for gas. I had to lay on my back the first 2 weeks post op, but after then the body pillow was great. Also, when you get home have some games on your computer and some books to read and BE STILL until your body has time to heal. Good luck. You'll feel better sooner than you might expect if you take care of yourself.

Thank you all for your responses! I knew I was forgetting alot!
I was just reading some of the responses to hubby and read Vikings about not hitting any bumps or potholes, we live WAY out in the country and we have a dirt driveway about a mile long. Told him maybe Ill just walk up the drive. he looked at me like I was nuts. LMBO

I have the games on the computer already. Ill get some magazines from work(theyre free that way).

Ive made a list and so far I think I only have to buy a few small items. Im going up to Cleveland next week to get my dads laptop, while Im there Ill sneak in some extra shopping and try to get some deals.

Once again, I thank you all for your responses!
My best wishes to all.

I need to get my bag ready yet. Let's see,
Chapstick
headlamp
Crocs
hiking staff
toothbrush and paste
chocolate for bribes
small pillow
GasX
some big ol' knickers!
Don't have that loose clothing, sweats will have to do.

I'm not a minimalist by nature (you should see my suitcase whenever I pack for anywhere ) but I'll be completely honest with you and say that this is all I used in the hospital:

Small notebook and pen (to jot down questions for docs/nurses when set in)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb and hair binder (my hair was long)
Small light-up (battery-operated) alarm clock to put on my tray table
People magazine (I read it on day #3)

That's it. I wasn't about to wear my own pajamas, what with all of the lotions and potions they were liable to put all over me, plus whatever would leak out of me -- I didn't want to bother with the laundry. They wouldn't let me wear my own slippers for liability reasons. Music and games? I had all I could handle to run the remote control on the TV and order food three times a day. They had shower gel and shampoo, and there was no way I was messing with makeup or contacts.

In other words, I could have packed using a plastic grocery bag and I would have had plenty of room leftover! Also remember, if there's something you really need, you can always ask your family or friends to bring it for you. (Added bonus: The less you bring, the less you have to lug home. )

As for home, I absolutely agree that you should make your recovery spot comfy and keep things accessible. Movies, computer, etc. I thought I'd do alot of knitting, but I didn't really have the concentration for it until my leave was almost up. But I did go through pictures and organized them -- a good project.

Hope this helps.

I am even more of a minimalist than (((MJ))). All I brought was a hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste. I had another major surgery a few months ago, and again...that's all I brought, and all I needed.

Backscratcher was great idea I got off the HysterSister pre-op checkpoints. The pain meds made me itch all over.(Big time)
I also got a cami W/ a builtin "shelf bra". It did not have alot of support but it DID help with the jiggle. When you are walking the hall you don't want any extra movement. It was more comfy than a reg. bra.
Good luck
JCEE

That's it! Sports bras so I don't jiggle in front of visitors.. I KNEW there was something!