Woohoo! Congrats! I didn't pack much for the hospital. It's a lot of sleeping and walking with the nurse, so when I wasn't doing either of those I was basicly was zoned out in front of the tv. I barely even used my phone (which is unusual for me). So I'd say don't bother bringing a book or iPad.

The three things I was glad I had were chapstick, comfy pj's that were easy to sleep in and walk around in, and my own fluffy slippers with grippy bottoms so I didn't have to rely on the hospital socks (that way I could be barefoot and then just slip them on).

Good luck! I'm sure you're going to do great!

I walked a mile the night of my surgery...I was very happy that I had my music to listen to and had my own slippers. I didn't sleep much at all but I was happy to have my own pillow when I was in bed.

Lip balm for sure! I was very thirsty and chapped when I woke up.

Luckily, I just spent one night for my surgery...otherwise I would have lost my mind.

I ended up being re-admitted 10 days after my surgery with pneumonia and pancreatitis. I spent 4 more nights in the hospital and DID almost lose my mind then...in the spaces when I wasn't looped out on morphine.

Happy surgery day!! Come back and let us know how you did when you're feeling up to it.

My surgery is next week. I am so nervous. These tips are great. I would not have thought of Chapstick.