Making Lists =D

by Zum_Boobs 9th March 2015, 10:26 am

So I've started making a proper list this morning of things I'll need (with the help of Cookies post)
Which include:
Mags
iPad
Camera
Mobile + Charger

Overnight Stay
Clean underwear
Sports bras in different sizes
Loose fitting, button up PJs
'Lady' wipes
Face cleansing wipes
Carmex or Lip Balm
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deoderant
Hairbrush & bands/clips etc
Slippers or thick socks
Night gown
Snacks
Strepsils
Dry shampoo

Journey Home
Sick Bag
Pillow
Meds

Also need to order some ice packs, back heat strap, and buy some extra pillows, hibiscus body wash.
Is there anything else anyone would recommend? Thanks Hug

by blush89 9th March 2015, 10:43 am

I found a good link on this site to a list someone else had made and used that. It was a really thorough one too which I loved!
Perhaps Cookie or Charlii might know the link? xx

by sarahlou222 9th March 2015, 10:57 am

Sounds like you've got everything there. I didn't take much with me at all and didn't use half of it!

Mags - I took a book and didn't even read a page.
iPad - I took laptop and didn't turn it on
Snacks - I took gluten free snacks and never needed them... too much food lol
Strepsils - I personally didn't need them
Dry shampoo - Didn't take to the hospital
'Lady' wipes / Face cleansing wipes - They gave me a wash after theatre (remove iodine etc) There was also wipes in the room.

xx

by Zum_Boobs 9th March 2015, 11:08 am

Yeah not sure if i'll actually need the dry shampoo with me, but might be worth having for home. I'm over in Prague for 3 more days after op so will likely need the wipes lol. I dare say I'll probs wont bother with the mags either although IPad will be good for flight out there xx

by Zum_Boobs 9th March 2015, 11:09 am

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Most of the list is from a thread cookie had made ;)

I've thought about a V pillow but it seems more people prefer just extra normal pillows? xx

by sarahlou222 9th March 2015, 11:15 am

I would take everything you have mentioned just in case you feel you want it... better to have too much than not enough ay!

I think I may try to V pillow again tonight, I don't feel like I need to be as high anymore (4-5 pillows), but also don't want to slip again! The only bit I didn't like about the v pillow was I felt my shoulders were pushing my boobs in which hurt down the middle (swelling) xx

by anneritchley 9th March 2015, 12:11 pm

I used a v pillow for the sofa downstairs while sitting there in the day. But never used it at night except fir when I started sleeping on my side. Xx

by Mammamia 9th March 2015, 12:31 pm

I barely used anything but a bottle of water with a sports cap was a god send as sitting up every time I wanted a drink wasn't ideal!

by **mirren001** 9th March 2015, 1:13 pm

I took a whole lot of things with me & didn't need or use them, was overnight stay & pretty much slept of & on all night.
Though still think better to have everything & not need it than need it & not have it. XXX

by Zum_Boobs 9th March 2015, 2:26 pm

Ah Ok ladies, May get a V pillow anyway =) I'm sure it'll get used even if for only sitting on the sofa or recliner chair x

by sarahlou222 9th March 2015, 3:24 pm

For the price of one I think it's worth having.
I got a john lewis one on eBay. I'm going to donate it to my pregnant sister afterwards... How caring am I!! X

by anneritchley 9th March 2015, 4:04 pm

Because my back was giving me a lot of pain, due to slouching over trying to protect my new assets, I don't think I could have sat in my sofa without my v pillow keeping my back strait. I had a v pillow with a normal pillow at the base of my back. That was the worst bit for me I think xxx

by **Charlii** 9th March 2015, 6:31 pm

Same as the girls, I took a bunch of stuff I didn't need! My V pillow on the day was great, but I couldn't sleep with it afterwards. I use it mostly on the couch now. Take an electric toothbrush if you can, even a cheapie one, because the jiggle of brushing your teeth will be sore. Over here there are generally free-view in the rooms, but yes, take mags books ipad etc in case there isn't over there. Toiletries and easy on clothes. That's it really!

by Princess_x 9th March 2015, 9:20 pm

Throat sweets because the tube they stick down your throat makes it sore x

by Princess_x 9th March 2015, 9:21 pm

Am I being stupid? What's a lady wipe???

by **Charlii** 10th March 2015, 9:11 am

Wipes for your lady parts! You can get specially ph balanced ones to 'freshen up'. It's likely all a marketing ploy!

by **mirren001** 10th March 2015, 1:45 pm

Johnsons baby wipes are just as good & you can use them every where not just on your lady bits. X

by Becky59 10th March 2015, 6:45 pm

Loving the above conversation!! Have to say I tried the pillow under legs last night and its so much more comfy than just pillows holding you up!
Check with clinic whether dressings are shower proof as I hadn't thought I could have a shower for week it two but was told they were shower proof so had shower from day 1! Just keep my back under the shower!

by Princess_x 10th March 2015, 10:18 pm

Oh like Femfresh and Vagisil Hysterical

gynae told me they are a marketing ploy and using them will give you bacterial vaginosis over time lol no thank you!!!

by sarahlou222 10th March 2015, 10:23 pm

I'm really intrigued whether they are different at all or whether it is pH etc.. I'm going to look it up at work tomorrow. Got a couple of customers to make them :) xx

by sarahlou222 10th March 2015, 10:24 pm

by Becky59 10th March 2015, 10:27 pm

Definitely recommend mints of some type as quite a few myself included were sick as a result of GA or painkillers! Wished I had brought some mints!

by sarahlou222 10th March 2015, 10:29 pm

Oh yeah that's a good one!

Every time I was sick the nurse gave me my tooth brush lol. She was quite caring like that :) xx

by blush89 11th March 2015, 2:14 pm

When you say 'the tube they stick down your throat for the GA?...'

WHATTT!? :( !? xx

by sarahlou222 11th March 2015, 2:19 pm

The anaesthetist may need to put a tube in your throat to help you breathe, they do it all when your asleep.
I didn't wake up with a sore throat so I don't think I had it. x

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