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Tell me what I’ve missed. Surgery today

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ByeByeThyroid · 20/10/2025 02:15

As the name suggests I’m having surgery today for Thyroidectomy. will be in hospital for 2 days all going well. So far in my bag I have;

long phone charger
book
crocs/ flip flops as I can’t decide which to wear
i’ll be wearing dungarees to the hospital
soft PJs
toothbrush
toothpaste
soap
flannel
Lip balm
V shaped pillow
socks
pants
period products because of course it’s fucking early!
deodorant
jumper instead of dressing gown
powerbank for phone?
current medications as last time it took 2 days to get my antidepressants
eye mask
ear plugs

what am I missing? I don’t live anywhere near the hospital so it needs to be packed before we leave in the morning and will stay in the car until I text DH for it

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paristotokyo · 20/10/2025 02:21

Oh and headphones if you want to watch things on your phone

paristotokyo · 20/10/2025 02:20

A handheld fan? Hospitals can be so hot. But I’ve only experienced the maternity ward so unsure whether it’s usually like that. All the best for your surgery

Pippa12 · 20/10/2025 02:18

Personally, I’d take some snacks in case the food is not to your liking/timings. Download some programmes to your phone to watch offline as the hospital wifi is often rubbish An outfit to go home in.