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Am I Missing Anything?

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Jasmin82 · 23/01/2026 10:46

At the start of February I'm being admitted to hospital for a hysterectomy. I've been making a list of everything I need to have for my stay as I'm being kept in for potentially a week as I had a stroke last year and they want to be sure I'm as well as I can be before sending me on my way. I've got the usual things like bed clothes, dressing gown, slippers and toiletries such as toothpaste, shower gel and shampoo. I'll also be taking a shampoo cap and some fresh wipes along with a towel and change of clothes for going home. And of course, the charger for my phone so I can contact people/chat with friends via social media.
However, I keep looking through the list I've made and thinking I've missed something. Am I just overthinking?

OP posts:
2026willbebetter · 23/01/2026 10:48

Extra long charger!

MonsteraDeliciosa · 23/01/2026 10:51

Books!

Smallorveryfaraway · 23/01/2026 10:52

Ear plugs or headphones and maybe a sleep mask, assuming you are on a ward. Lights are on all night in the corridor and it can be noisy.

Jasmin82 · 23/01/2026 11:35

Thanks all. Charger is long, phone has kindle app and many unread books. Have ear plugs for sleep as next door neighbours are raising a herd of banshee elephants. Also have headphones. Will grab a sleep mask if I don't already have one somewhere (which is possible).

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DilemmaDelilah · 24/01/2026 13:06

When I was in hospital for a couple of weeks I needed: (in addition to the above)

Books to read.
Nice decaff instant coffee and sweeteners
Pot of my home made jam (for breakfast)
Instant horlicks
Snacks and fruit
My regular medication
Something to put around my shoulders that did not have sleeves - so that I could take it on and off without disturbing my drips
Soft toilet paper
Toilet wipes
Headphones so that I could listen to my audiobook at night
Moisturiser
Chapstick

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