Hotel will make it easy, no real food in sight. :) pack stretchy pants with real loose waste bands and big comfortable shirts. Even those feel strangling at times. Do you have you stock of drinks? So far I prefer water, lots and lots of water, and then pushing protien anyway I can. I did really well with light yogurt if you are allowed that on your plan. I am one week today and finally getting the feeling of wanting more. I made protien shake today that sat pretty well. I hope your hotel has a comfy chair for you. I really preferred to recline most of the time until today. You might want a stash of band aids for your incisions for a couple of days. I had a touch of seepage from a couple. You will probably sleep alot for the first 3 or 4 days. I would sleep 3 hrs and wake about 2 for my fist 3 days home. Will your room have fridge and micro? Hard to say if you will wants warm or cold. Are you a tea drinker? I have seen several that drink decaf tea early on to sooth things.

Good luck and relax, everything will be just fine.

Pack loose fitting clothes... They will help you to feel comfortable... Hope your room has a recliner.. That is ohhhh so comfortable...

Nice that you will be in a hotel and not have to smell foods cooking...

Just remember: sip, sip, sip, walk, walk, walk, and rest...

You will be just fine... Look forward to seeing all your posts as you reach the other side....

I'm a week out too! In my bag I had supper comfy sleep shirts, tank tops with the bra built it (I've been living in them all week), yoga pants, slipper socks with the rubber on the bottom, hair elastics, head band (since you can't wash your hair in the hospital I used that to keep it back) and a toothbrush. The whole time in the hospital I was in the lovely hospital gown, but the clothes will be great when you are in the hotel.

Also, find a good book, crossword puzzles or something to keep busy the first week. I find if I am doing something like that I am forgetting some of my worries/pain. Just remember - you can do this!!!! :)

CONGRATS on making your decision!! That alone is probably a relief, just to have decided! Yeah, still nerves and such, but at least now you have a plan!

Best of luck on your journey.... and save me a spot on the losers bench! By the time its my turn, you will have this puppy figured out! :)

Be comfy!

Don't forget chapstick/lip balm, my lips got so dry in the hospital...loose nighties are good, but I mostly bummed around in sweatpants the first week along with comfy sports bras from Target (the Champion ones are nice and soft)...other than that, bring some form of entertainment :) oh! have some gas x on hand too ;)

I'm happy that you are almost there. I brought a robe and night gown but ended up staying in the hospital gown the 2 days that I was there. Do remember the chapstick. God bless. debby

Which surgery did you decide on?

I'm so happy you've made this decision and feel good about it! Your trust in God is well placed! Good luck!

I am so happy that you made your decision. It must feel so good to have done that. You will do great.

So glad you are finding peace with your decision! I am envious you have such fabulous surroundings while you heal!

Don't forget a good moisturizing lotion. Anesthesia dries you out and it will be all you can do to get in your required fluid. Your skin get very dry for the first little while:) Praying a safe and blessed journey for you!

Congrats on making your decision. Sip lotsa water and walk all you feel like. Take it easy and give yourself time to heal.

Loose clothes are a must. Some slip on shoes you can step into.

I do not know what the weather will be like at that time of year where you are. In addition to everything everyone else has already said, since you'll be at a hotel, how about a pair of shorts if you want to hang out at the hotel pool. While you may not be able to go swim, you might wish to sit on the side and dangle your legs for refreshment. Afterall you probably don't want to stay cooped up in your room the whole time. Even though as everyone has mentioned, you will sleep quite a bit.

I could barely empty the dishwasher before I had to go sit down and ended up sleeping for 3 hours.

Getting your fluids in cannot be stressed enough. I didn't and became dehydrated. While I did get a fluid IV that really helped, if you avoid this please do..... cotton mouth is miseable.

I do hope that you'll have someone with you for moral support. If not I hope you'll have access to online so you can get support from this group!!!!

Congratulations on making your decision.