Top Tips for packing for a hysterectomy!

I even took my breakfast in - overnight oats and sultanas in a screw top Tupperware. I added water from my jug at bedtime and by the morning it was all softened and ready! Soreen bars and Quavers got me through the evening as I didn’t fancy a meal, plus fruit and jelly from the ward fridge! 

Blanket

Hot water bottle 

Fan

Book/audiobooks

An activity you find relaxing like a puzzle book, colouring, knitting etc. 

Powerbank and charging cables for any electronics you take with you

New toiletries - something that smells nice and feels like a bit of a pamper

Nighties, underwear, dressing gown, slippers. Anything that goes around your waist should be a little bit too big

One thing I did that cheered me up was to tuck into my bag one of those scented sachets that people have to make their drawers smell nice. Such a small thing but it meant that when I opened my bag I was greeted by a beautiful relaxing smell

Snacks - definitely snacks!!

Your own pillow. Snacks. Lots of podcasts/ tv downloaded. 
Eyemask and ear plugs. 
squash. 
nighties. 
layers of clothes for those menopausal hot flushes. 
Visitors! I don’t know what I would have done without company. 
Hope it all goes well x

I’ve packed 3 men’s nightshirts from Amazon in brushed cotton XL (and they are the COMFIEST things I’ve ever bought - lovely and roomy); my favourite long cardi instead of a dressing gown; my fav Dr Marten mules; disposable paper pants, XXL wipes which are more practical than the usual small ones, and some nappy bags, I-Pad, mobile phone; earphones, chargers; a couple of sachets of my fav coffee; bag of sweets and a packet of biscuits; the usual toiletries; a hysterectomy cushion (that protects your tummy when in the car and being greeted by pets when home); a couple of small bottles of water; dry shampoo, ear plugs, painkillers, notepad/sketchbook and pen.

Best thing I had was an extra long phone charger- meant I could keep it plugged in all the time!

Something comfy to go home in. I actually went home in my pjs lol 

Why didn’t I think about a long cardi instead of dressing gown! Seems you have what you need, I have a nearly new dressing gown and pair of slippers (I hate anything on my feet!) for sale! Love you are also packing Dr Marten mules.

I went home in soft, elasticated waist shorts & a big baggy t-shirt as it was very hot weather. 

Take a small amount of cash in case a shop trolley comes round as you may need emergency chocolate 

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They’re in brown suede and sooo comfy