Help, can't find the site!

Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00. I'm packing my suitcase, trying not to be a nutcase, and I can't remember half
the things I should take with me. I tried searching the board, but my mind is elsewhere, any ideas on where that list could be?
I'm getting really nervous! Sick to my stomach most of the day.
Then I have moments of absolute calm, mostly after I read on the
boards about other sister's experiences. Any help would be appreciated.

Dana

Here is the site list honey and a couple links-
Good luck and hope all goes well for you!!!!
s Wendy
http://www.hystersisters.com/list.php
http://www.hystersisters.com/dirpre.php

What to Bring to the Hospital

Pre Op: What To Bring to The Castle
From Toonces' HysterSisters Journal:
THINGS I DID USE:
- TUMMY PILLOW!!
- backscratcher
- lip balm
- slippers
- my own night shirt/sleepwear
- oversize cotton 'unders' (comfy panties)
- pads (also used to protect my panties from the incision site drainage)
- toothbrush and toothpaste
- shampoo and conditioner (try to get trial sizes)
- comb/brush
- facial cleanser (I don't use soap on my face)
- Q-tips (to swab my ears after the shower)
- deoderant/antiperspirant (for after shower)
- lightweight cotton robe
- lotion
- ponytail holder (something to keep your hair from bugging you)
- some gals have also suggested bringing a PHONE CALLING CARD Ð great idea!

things I did not use:
- mirror (I did not care what I looked like!)
- socks (because I brought slippers)
- book to read (never felt like reading -- I was asleep every 20 minutes or so anyway)
- game to play (didn't feel like playing - TV kept me occupied between snoozes)
- change of clothes (I wore the same clothes leaving the castle as I wore when I checked in -- I just did not worry about the fashion police at that point)

...and I can't think of anything I should have brought but didn't...

NO VALUABLES!!!
__________________
Toonces

Advice from Carol:
* Take notes

* LISTEN when doctor speaks ... take notes or tape record ... say thank you

* Ask for copies of your file

* Be 'nice' so the nurses fall all over you

* Be proactive with your care

* Let staff know your needs (complain loudly if necessary)

* Make friends with kitchen staff (to satisfy cravings)

* Write thank you notes to medical staff



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Page updated 02/03/2003

Here is the thread that was discussed a couple of days ago: http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/sho...k+for+hospital

Or you can also use the search button at the upper right and put in pack for hospital

Hope this helps.
BJ