Welcome! If you are here, you’ve likely read My Endometriosis Journey or perhaps Endometriosis Symptoms or Ablation vs Excision Surgery and want to learn more about surgical preparation and what to pack. If you haven’t, I suggest you start there and make your way back here.
What to Pack for Endometriosis Surgery: Hospital & Recovery Essentials
Must-Have Documents & Basics
- – Photo ID
- – Insurance card
- – Surgery paperwork or pre-op instructions
- – Phone
- – Phone charger (long cord preferred)
- – Credit card or small amount of cash
Clothing to Wear When You’re Discharged to go Home
- – Dress (seriously, if you can) or loose, high-waisted pants (nothing tight on the abdomen)
- – Rael disposable cotton underwear (diapers) CLICK HERE and use code MEGC10 for discount
- – Loose top or button-down shirt
- – Slip-on shoes or sandals
- – Warm or compression socks
Comfort & Recovery Items
- – Lip balm (anesthesia causes dry lips) CLICK HERE for tallow lipbalm discount with Clara and Fritz & code MEGMB
- – Hair ties or claw clip
- – Small pillow or folded towel for the car ride home (to cushion the abdomen)
Toiletries (Travel Size)
- – Nontoxic baby wipes
- – Face wipes or gentle cleanser
- – Moisturizer
- – Deodorant
- – Toothbrush and toothpaste
Post-Op Support Items
- – Nightgowns – it is highly uncomfortable to wear any elastic band / PJ pants, especially when you’re going to the bathroom. Trust me with the nightgown and buy a few cheap ones on amazon
- – Rael disposable cotton underwear (diapers) CLICK HERE and use code MEGC10 for discount
- – Gas X relief medication (if approved by your surgeon) to dissipate the CO2 gas
- Nausea medication such as Zofran (if prescribed) – this is very helpful in the first 5 days
- Stool softener such as ducolax or colace or gentle laxative (as instructed for a few days into recovery)
- – Refillable water bottle
- – electrolytes: I love Purishh (link & code MEG for discount) and Redmond (link & code MEGMB for discount)
- – socks with grips on the bottom
Optional but Helpful
- – Glasses instead of contacts
- – Notebook or notes app to track meds and symptoms
- – Recovery-friendly snacks (if allowed after discharge)
What NOT to Bring
- – Jewelry
- – Makeup
- – Contact lenses
- – Valuables
- – Tight or structured clothing
CHEAT SHEET:
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Not medical advice
FURTHER READING:
My Endometriosis Journey: https://megconnolly.com/2023/03/17/my-endometriosis-journey
Endometriosis Symptoms: https://megconnolly.com/2025/12/30/endometriosis-symptoms-common-signs-that-should-not-be-ignored/
Ablation vs Excision Endometriosis Surgery: https://megconnolly.com/2025/12/30/endometriosis-excision-surgery-vs-ablation-surgery-whats-the-difference/
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