The first time I had a bag all packed and had hubby bring it to me the evening after surgery--I had a book, my phone, toiletries, a nice robe I had just made, some loose knit shorts and big t-shirts and underwear and nice new slippers.
Ha!
The ONLY things I used out of the bag were my tooth and hair brushes, and the shorts, tshirts and underwear. Never even looked at the book (too dopey) and my phone was useless too because I was so dopey...although people spent months laughing and telling me how weird I sounded.
Second time...just an extra pair of my loose knit shorts, a couple of tshirts and some underwear, tooth and hairbrush. Easier. Never wanted anything else. did have my phone which was nice because I wasn't so dopey this time, but I still had no desire to read (and I'm a voracious reader under normal circumstances).
Best thing I did was the loose knit shorts and tshirts. I lived in those for about a month each time, even at home. Comfy, easy to wash (hubby couldn't ruin them no matter how hard he tried), easy off and on, and the shorts were nice because the first time my scar was extremely sensitive.
But the best advice so far was the one about taking your assertiveness! Don't be afraid to speak up if something doesn't feel right or seem right...and do NOT suffer pain in silence!!!!!
Weezy