Things suggested to bring to the hospital for surgery.....

Chapstick (put this on before surgery & in recovery, your lips will be very dry)

Hand lotion & Purell (you can't get out of bed to wash your hands for a few days,
..... I even asked the nurses & aides to use it before they touched me, nurses have their own)

Washcloths (they don't have them anymore, everything is disposable!)

Toiletries, good soap & shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash (stuff they give you is awful)

Air freshener (you will thank me)

Squirt bottle (use like a bidet, the best thing to use to clean yourself, you usually can't shower right away, they can order you one from maternity, but it will take forever & cost $$)
Eye mask for keeping the light out

Earplugs (if you are a light sleeper)

Hairdryer

Cheap slippers (you will want to throw them away after your stay)

Socks (they give those cheap terry slipper socks, they are awful IMO)

Underware  (I had to change them several times a day somedays)

Robe (don't want your rearend hanging out while walking around the halls)

Phone, iPad /iPod & chargers & extension cord w surge protector (all of the outlets
 were being used for all of the machines) 

Suitcase w a lock (lock up your phone & computer/ iPad when you r not in the room)

Portable small fan if you r coming of medication (helps a lot with the hot flashes)

A small clock for your nightstand is nice to have too

Candy, sugar free for the dieters, for the nurses! (they will hear your bell first)

Lots of patience! Smiles! Optimism!