Top Tips for packing for a hysterectomy!

Ear plugs and eye mask

ipad

vaseline for dry lips

Nighties rather than pyjamas, phone charger, i pad, 

Toiletries- mini hand gel, pads, wipes for hands and face to freshen up. Comfy clothes to go home in, nothing tight around tummy, pads and comfy knickers, slip on shoes- so you don't have to bend down to put them on, phone numbers for next of kin etc written on paper

Amused that we all agree on iPad (or equivalent). I certainly appreciated an extra long charging lead. I also ensured that I downloaded a few things including audiobooks from library, ebooks and the like as the hospital WiFi could be slow.
Comfy knickers and loose fitting clothing. As it’s getting cooler, a comfortable dressing gown. 

A handheld fan was my absolute saviour! Magazines (I just couldn’t concentrate on a book) and definitely a dressing gown too. Lip balm and throat sweets are also a good idea 

How could o forget to mention the fan! I bought a small battery operated desk fan off Amazon and it was well used..I did have a fan by the bed when I arrived on the ward but the lady in the next bed had a temperature and no fan so I told them I’d use my little battery one and she could have the hospital one.

tbh, I had keyhole surgery and went home the next day.  I think the comfy clothes and slip on shoes is important, I also wanted sweets for my sore throat

So did I MadamT - still wanted all my comforts though 

Here’s my packing list:

• (LM) = Last Minute
• Meds & gtn spray
• Phone (last minute)
• Charger (last minute)
• Vpap (last minute)
• Vpap water in bottle
• Set alarm to turn off dehumid
• Nightie
• 2 tshirts
• Letter & folder  (last minute)
• Comb
• Hair clips / bobbles
• Knickers & socks
• Pads
• Hand cream
• Nightie
• Dressing gown
• Mules
• Headphones
• Lip Balm
• Glasses & case
• Earplugs
• Book taxi   (last minute)
• Kennels sorted?
• Puzzle book & Pen
• Nail clippers
• Mirror
• Snacks
• Fan
• Fisherman’s friend
• Watch & charger (last minute)
• Reduce reminders  (last minute)
• Reduce alarms  (last minute)
• Cancel any gym classes (LM)
• Watch charge (LM)
• Watch low power mode (LM)
• Central heating down  (LM)
• Turn off electric sockets  (LM)
• Turn off fan (LM)
• Fridge food chuck outdated
• 2 bags: Vpap & Tote  (LM)
• Vpap turn dehumidifier OFF (LM)
• Buy extra data? They have wifi?
• Lip balm
• puzzles/pen/glasses

I also took in a small bottle of hand sanitizer and a packet of wipes. It helped freshen up hands and face when back on the ward 

I never thought of wipes or sweets for sore throat post op … brilliant suggestions … thanks

I’ve got my hysterectomy scheduled for Friday … I’ll add wipes and sweets to my list