What would you pack for an overnight bag for the hospital?

Hi writersedge! I would pack my laptop/netbook, reading material, notepad and pens. I would also pack a nightgown, robe slippers and personal toiletries. I know the hospital provides certain toiletries but I find that sometimes my own are more comforting. I would also bring along my address contact book because it can be a bit boring during the hospital stay so bringing along my cell phone and address book can help with calling a few family members. Maybe I would over pack a bit but I find that there may be some boring moments that perhaps some of my own things can make for a more less boring time. Although there may be some pain, with time you may feel better and boredom then kicks in.

If you have meds..take em...if they don't issue them..at least you will have them. I would pack my favorite pajamas..a good book or a puzzle book..all your stuff like toothpaste and shampoo. If you have a favorite pillow..take that too...it will keep you comfy

well, a change of clothes, my own hairbrush - the ones provide by hospitals don't work well in my hair - and... I don't know, I spent my last hospital visit mostly knocked out

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I would take a nice nightgown, robe and toiletries. Maybe those ones I got for CHristmas that I haven't used yet. A good book incase I have some time to read. Some stationery so i can start thank you notes. I learned not to take my meds cause they won't let you take them unless the doc prescribes them. My nice undies and all.

I always tend to over pack when I go anywhere. You may want to pack yourown toiletries like shampoo,conditioner,razor, soap or body wash. Even if they offer those things it maybe be soap and shampoos that will dry your hair or skin. The hospital I was in when I had my daughter asked me if I needed anything when I wanted to take a shower but after I told her I brought my wn I realized I had no razor. Some hospitals offer the toiletries and I'm sure some may not. Hospitals make you where those hospital gowns. Slippers might be a good thing to pack. They offered me those booties like socks but wish I had brought my own.

Well, the last time I was in there was about 6 1/2 yrs. ago right after I turned 40. I remember having to have my husband bring me my brush, deodrant and snack foods. This was at the same time I was put on Insulin so I had no meds to really worry about bringing, but if I was in there again I would try to use my own meds as they can charge so much when you have to use theirs.

Except for the sophisticated hospitals in India, the other hospitals do not provide us anything beside a bed and an attached toilet(if you pay a little more than for a ward...where it's usually just a bed(and an extra bed sometimes) and maybe a side table at the most). There usually is a side table with a cabinet below to hold one's stuff. A delux room might even have a small built in cupboard to store clothes and towels. But that's it. So, we always need to pack everything that we might need at the hospital....toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, powder, reading material...everything....even sheets for the extra beds sometimes.

It would probably be a great idea considering that they are not putting as much stuff in the rooms these days. I would plan for the trip if I could as I would want my own stuff anyway. You would think that the cost would go down in the rooms when they do not have as much stuff in them. However, we all know that doesn't happen.

I pretty much lived in the hospital when my ex was in there for cancer and we stayed there for almost two years straight. The hospital there did pretty good, they had hand lotion, soap, shampoo, small combs.. all sorts of things. They do make you reissue your medication everywhere that I know of so he never brought his meds unless he didn't have the list on him to divulge to the doctors what he was currently on. For me staying with him, I brought my laptop to do school work, school books, a suitcase of clothes and my own personal toiletries.

Hi, I'd bring all things you mentioned plus my slippers, a robe and gown. If I was just staying over-night I'd probably bring what ever book I was reading.

When I was hospitalized (over 2yrs ago) I didn't take much more than personal toiletries, robe and slippers and my phone. I knew I was in for a bit of post-op pain and wouldn't feel like doing too much. After I was feeling better I had someone bring me some books and my Nintendo DS. I didn't want to pile up too much stuff and was leery of having too much because you still have to worry about theft. Hospitals don't allow extended stays like they did in years past. Once the insurance companies say you should be ready to leave, you're discharged. Follow-up post-op care was authorized by the physician to take place at home.

I'd bring soap,shampoo,tootbrush,toothpaste,small amount of cash,comfortable clothing,toiletries, and of course, my laptop so that i wont be bored.