What to pack for the hospital

Expect to be in the hospital from one to two days following surgery.

Clothing:

• Short gowns, pajamas, underwear, and socks/stockings
• Knee-length robe or cover-up for walking in the halls
• Exercise shoes with closed-in heel and nonslip soles
• Two days of comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that you will wear during your therapy sessions

Personal Items:

• Grooming items such as shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, brush, comb, etc.
• A walker, cane, or crutches, if you have them. Write your name on all equipment you bring to the hospital.
• Glasses, hearing aid, dentures, and any other items you use every day

Information:

• List of your current medications (including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamin and herbal supplements) with strengths and dosages
• List of allergies (including medication, food, clothing, etc.) and how you react to each
• List of adaptive equipment you already have at home
• Educational materials you received in preadmission classes
• Advanced directives, such as a living will or healthcare power of attorney, if you have them. Hospital personnel are required by law to ask for these when you are admitted. They will put a copy in your medical record and return the original.
• Insurance card(s) and identification card with photo
• Any co-payment required by your insurance company, if not paid during preadmission

LEAVE AT HOME:

• Jewelry (including body piercings)
• Credit cards
• Keys
• Cash or Checkbooks
• Laptops, cell phones (optional), or tablets.

**Methodist Charlton Medical Center is not responsible for any stolen or lost items during your hospital stay. **