I am unexpectedly in hospital - what should I ask my husband to bring in?

[TwigTheWonderKid]

Just had surgery, should be going home tomorrow. Have already got my phone charger. What else do I want?

Sleeping mask, ear plugs,

Tissues, lip balm, water bottle

Deodorant, any medication you usually take, hairbrush, tissues.

Clean pants!
Maybe food and drink?
Something to read?

Books/kindle
Headphones and something that can play music/tv/films
Slippers or flip flops
Nice smelling soap and toiletries if you're allowed to shower
Comfy loose lightweight clothes for sleeping and travelling home
Squash to make the lukewarm jug of water you'll have at the side of your bed more palatable
If you're on painkillers stock up on laxatives and fresh fruit.

Toothbrush, lip gloss, hand/face cream (air con always makes my skin/lips dry), PJ's, slippers, clean clothes/shoes to wear home, box of chocs or biscuits for the staff.

Ear buds or equivalent. Listen to kusic/podcasts.

Music!

Change for vending machine

Head phones and comfortable, easy wear clean clothes and shoes to go home in. A spare bag to put your dirty laundry in. A towel and soap / tooth brush etc. for a shower. (Wash kit).

hope you feel better quickly.

Handheld fan! And a pillow from home.

Hope you’re on the mend, OP.

A pen. There always seems to be some form to fill in.

Wet wipes, moisturizer
Fluffy socks
Pjs
Comfy clothes
Big hoodie or dressing gown

His promise to sort things so that when you go home, you will not have to do any household chores until you have recovered more than sufficiently for that to be safe and comfortable for you. Also, depending on what the surgery is, a plan to give you whatever help you may need for your own personal care.

Adult DD has been a frequent emergency patient recently and we have a bag ready to go at all times for a 3 night stay.

Short pyjamas x3.
Dressing gown (lightweight).
Slippers.
Comfortable pants and sleep bra x4.
Socks x 6.
Leggings, loose top and sweatshirt for release.

Wash bag (lots of minis from boots)- wipes, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, cleanser, moisturiser, facecloth, lip balm, hair brush, dry shampoo, scrunchie, hand cream.

Phone charger.
Pen and notepad.
Book.
Coin purse (£10).

Some sweets.

We take her in food most days as the hospital stuff isn’t great where we are.

Your own pillow( hospitals are notoriously short)

McDonalds

Crossword books , iPad + charger , clean clothes , drinks , food .

Your own routine meds - I was in for three days in February and the staff were very glad I'd gone my own meds with me as they didn't have some of them on the ward.

Contact lens stuff/glasses if relevant

I hope you feel better soon.

Bath towels, headphones, lip balm, hand cream, flip flops to wear in the shower, slippers, squash and a book.

Meds
earplugs
chilly bottle or similar if you have it - nurses can fill with chilled water or show you where it is if mobile
charger
snacks
deodorant
hairbrush
flannel
soap
socks
pj’s
clean knicks
clothes for going home if needed

I have a grab bag also, as I might need it at short notice. In it are soft (but not hot) PJs, a short light robe for when I am wheeled down for procedures in the not so dignified hospital gown, a very long charger (learned through experience), ear buds, and the usual undies, toiletries etc. Slippers, hair ties stretchy hair band, eye mask (essential!), and a fleece in case I'm cold.

Great suggestions upthread.

Having been in a similar situation one hot summer, I would be extremely specific on what clothes your DH should bring you to go home in....maybe he can send you a photo of what he has picked out for you? I got winter tights!

Dry shampoo, handcream & frozen Capri sun pouches