[BOOTS]

After 10 Days Of Not Drinking Water In The Hospital My Lips And Skin Were Sooooooooooo Bad The Nurse Got Me Vaseline For My Lips And Cream For My Face But My Face Was So Dry It Was Actually Scabbing And Peeling Like I Had A Sunburn. I Have Dry Skin To BEGIN With But After 10 Days Of Being In The Hospital It Had Got Out Of Control.

[not quite Barbie]

Thanks all. I'm writing it all down so I don't forget. I have 6 more working days - then a long weekend. I'm really starting to get excited. It's so great to have all of you out there to help.
Gotta run,
Barb

[Jill]

Yes, definitely the lip balm -- I use Neutrogena in the little jar -- it really works wonders! I wish I would have thought of bringing my own pillow, never once crossed my mind but it sure is a good idea because the hospital pillows aren't much. I agree with not taking too much though. I did the same thing, way overpacked -- even brought a book, thought I could read! Ha! But a hairbrush, toothbrush and deoderant are good suggestions, really will want those on the second day. I wore the hospital gown front and back when I went walking -- with the IV cord and the drain tube didn't make any sense wearing my own things. But I was able to wear my own flip flops -- I hate socks too unless its winter, then I like having warm toes! LOL

[Spikey1341]

I brought a nightgown and robe and couldn't wear them because of the IV. I had to use the hospital gown that snaps on the shoulder because of the IV. I was also given the socks with the rubber on the bottom. I liked the leg things with the air it did feel like a massage. And the shower on the day I went home was WONDERFUL! I brought chapstick, but never even used it. After I had my leakage test, crushed ice was always by my side.