Hysterectomy Hospital Bag – your suggested packing list for hospital

One look at the list below for your hysterectomy hospital bag and you’d be forgiven for thinking we are suggesting packing for year long round the world trip! Before you go faint at the length of this list, please remember it is intended to act as a prompt. You do not need everything listed; it is compiled from recommendations from the members of our HysterectomyUK Facebook page and you will know what is important to you. The explanations should help you decide. Please bear in mind you (or someone you can persuade to do it for you) do have to carry your bag in and get through the door! In terms of quantities, many women go home from their hospital stay within 4 nights and most by 2, but some stay in for up to a fortnight. Some women are encouraged to get dressed from the day after the operation once the catheter is out. It sounds like an effort but it is a good routine both to get you mobile and also to make you feel a bit more human. If you group things into several clear zip-lock bags to make up ‘grab bags’ you can lean over and get stuff e.g. a little bag with all the creams and stuff, another bag with your phone, headphones, charger etc. You could also have a bag with long handles that would be easy to pick up from the floor. Clothes: 2 or 3 nighties, button up the front is helpful or ones that are easy to pull over your head. Many say don’t take pyjamas because of the catheter. Dressing gown Slippers and trainers/non slip shoes for wearing during the...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Health Source Type: news