How about just buy a pack of Depends? That’s probably your best bet. I think they are 19 per bag.

Well, I think you need the one pair  that you're wearing on the day you arrive and two or three pairs for your journey home; so just to be on the safe side and for peace of mind, maybe 4 or 5 pairs.

Just like yourself, I was advised to bring changes of underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns etc and as I was also advised I'd be in hospital for at least 10 days after J pouch creation, (I'd already had my bowel removed 9 years earlier) I took absolutely everything and I hardly used a thing.

I was actually in hospital for 15 days and pyjamas, underwear even slippers and dressing gown were all provided.

My surgery, was next day after admission; the first night being the only time I wore my own pyjamas and after surgery, I was in a High Dependancy Ward for maybe 3 or 4 days and all I wore was a hospital gown and disposable paper boxer shorts, which could easily be torn off if need be.

I was at St Marks Hospital, London UK, which is a National Health Service Hospital, so I would assume a Hospital that's paid for via a Insurance scheme would be the same, if not better.

Once back on a general ward, I was provided with adult nappies (diapers) to use with my paper boxer shorts and I could use as many as needed; a clean gown was provided daily, so too were pyjamas, in fact, once I was able to wear pyjama, I could just get them whenever I wished from the supply cupboard.

In hospitals and wards that encounter our kind of surgery, they have to have an abundance of clean gowns, pyjams and disposable underwear due to the very high risk of leaks, spillage and accidents and patients can't be expected to take in so many changes of underwear or pyjamas, nor can we be expected to wash items whilst recovering from surgery or be hanging around naked, waiting for visitors to arrive with clean clothing.

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Well, I think you need the one pair  that you're wearing on the day you arrive and two or three pairs for your journey home; so just to be on the safe side and for peace of mind, maybe 4 or 5 pairs.

Just like yourself, I was advised to bring changes of underwear, pyjamas, dressing gowns etc and as I was also advised I'd be in hospital for at least 10 days after J pouch creation, (I'd already had my bowel removed 9 years earlier) I took absolutely everything and I hardly used a thing.

I was actually in hospital for 15 days and pyjamas, underwear even slippers and dressing gown were all provided.

My surgery, was very next day after admission, the first night being the only tine I wore my own pyjamas and after surgery, I was in a High Dependancy Ward for maybe 3 or 4 days and all I wore was a hospital gown and disposable paper boxer shorts, which could easily be torn off if need be.

I was at St Marks Hospital, London UK, which is a National Health Service Hospital, so I would assume    a Hospital that's paid for via a Insurance scheme would be the same, if not better.

Once back on a general ward, I was provided with adult nappies (diapers) to use with my paper boxer shorts and I could use as many as needed,; a clean gown was also provide daily, so too were pyjamas, in fact, once I was able to wear pyjama, I could just get them whenever I wished from the supplies cupboard.

In hospitals and wards that encounter our kind of surgery, they have to have an abundance of clean gowns, pyjams and disposable underwear due to the very high risk of leaks, spillage and accidents and patients can't be expected to take in so many changes of underwear or pyjamas, nor can we be expected to wash items whilst recovering from surgery or be hanging around naked, waiting for visitors to arrive with clean clothing.

 

 

I'll pack around 10 pairs then, few pairs of shorts, t-shirts etc.. Heard lots of good things about St Marks, I'm having my surgery at Southend Hospital, I presume all the hospitals work similarly so hopefully they will provide some disposable clothing. First surgery I was in 3 days, second 6, 10 is going to be unbearable but I guess it has to be done.

I'm debating on whether or not to take a laptop. I'm very alert and wake up easily at any noise but with so many people in and out, just takes one to quickly walk off with it.

I need to take something to keep me entertained, that's for sure. 

Hello, Ben.  Flattering gowns and robes are supplied by the hospital and are changed by the care team as many times as you need because soiling will be frequent and normal. If you do wear underwear remember you'll need to pull them on and off many times to use the washroom urgently, or when your doctor and residents or nurses make their rounds and need to examine you. Your midsection might be very tender and sore so maybe the less fumbling the better? 

The items I found absolutely essential were socks to wear in bed at night, washable sturdy slippers for walking the halls that you can throw in the laundry and disinfect when you get home, and long sleeved t shirts to wear under the gown at night when it was very cold. I brought my iPad and kept it well hidden when I went for walks or was in the washroom. In hindsight, I wouldn't bring it; it was a bit stressful worrying about it when it wasn't in sight, and I had a semi private room. If you are in a ward with lots of visitors and distractions try not to bring anything you cannot stand to lose. You could be out of your room for 30 minutes if you are walking the halls. They always tell you not to bring money, jewellery, or anything else of value. I had a big plastic water bottle to keep hydrated. I also rented their tv. Had magazines that I could leave behind, and a book to read. For reversal surgery, I brought my Amazon travelling bidet bottle to get ahead of the inevitable burn. Eight days for 1st surgery, five days for reversal surgery. Best wishes on the 26th and let us know how you get along!

I didn't take underwear except to wear home. 

I was in 4 times. 

11 days was my shortest. 

I did take ear plugs. Asked for extra pillows. And found the thermostat for my room. Because they kept it cold in there. (I was so happy when I found that!)

Richard