What to take to hospital-
V-Pillow (you’ll wonder why you never got one before);
pjs;
Button/zip up top for next day (journey home;
Instant ice packs (for journey home);
Small bottle of water that can be refilled.
What to have at home-
More icepacks
arnicare cream
Vitamins
lots of comfy pjs ready
smoothies and soups (I can’t eat properly- 4 days post op)
lip balm (lips are so dry from breathing through mouth)
Someone who can pick up stuff for you if you don’t want to go out.
Lots of things to do at home (work/DVDs/books etc.)
Tip for sleeping-
Put a section of your sofa (one of the back bits) against your headboard to create a slope. Works really well at keeping your head elevated, esp. when you are also using your v-pillow.
Anyway, if I think of anything else i will add. As some of your guys are further on in the process you will probably have more helpful tips so please add guys