- Medications - in original containers
- Recent x-rays, MRIs, or other scan you have had done
- Any crutches, braces, or other devices needed after surgery
- Insurance documentation
- Documents requiring your doctor's signature
- Any other preoperative documents (some hospitals keep on file, others have patients keep these)
- Identification
- Nightgown/Pajamas
- Robe
- Comfortable clothing (sweatpants, loose shirts)
- Slippers
- Shoes
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Razor
- Soap/Shampoo
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Tissues
- Book
- Pen/Paper
- Jewelry
- Valuables
- Cellular phones (some hospitals do not allow these to be used around hospital monitoring equipment)
- Personal computer
* Consider the value of these items and how secure they will be at the hospital. Hospitals are safe places, but they are busy environments where personal items can go missing.
