I will start with what Kath suggested above ... let start packing
Something that has not been mention so far, buy I found them very useful
A gorgeous small light shoulder bag (30cm X 40cm - fabric): use for storing your drain after surgery. Allows you to be elegantly mobile as you get better. I.e. grab a coffee at the cafe with your love one, a walk outside for fresh air. Cover the bag with a pretty hanky so you don't see the drain at all.
2 x your favourite Colourful scarfs - a shoulder wrap & a light scarf: looks great wtih plain PJ & keep you warm. Good for thoes shy days when you have visitors at the hospital. (dark colour is a no no .. the brighter the better. colours/messy print scarf draws attension to the scarf.
iPod - music soothes the mind.
A "Yoko" Kimmidoll - keep you positive
