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    So I have read different posts about what to pack and I am wondering about clothes. I'm assuming it is going to be warm/hot in Mexico. I'm sure I need comfy pjs... Gowns?pj pants? What is best? Sundresses, yoga pants? Nice clothes? Bum, workout clothes? I'm such an over packer by nature and I do not want to do that. I would like to keep it simple..and light. I am a layered type of girl! Some ideas would be appreciated, maybe something that you wish you would've, should've packed.


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    Interested to see responses!



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    Default Re: Packing?

    Keep it simple, loose and comfy.


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    Default Re: Packing?

    I brought yoga pants and tshirts but a sun dress woulda been awesome. Don't forget ur ear plugs



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    Default Re: Packing?

    It was cold and rainy when I was there. I think checking the weather before you go would be wise. Loose clothing, two night clothes. you can wash one out if needed. loose or no bra. Stitches will like you for loose and comfy. I had a loose pair of pants and tops that were not at all revealing to what was under them. Comfortable shoes. You may want to go shopping and there is a mall just around the corner. This fills the post op order of walk, walk, walk. Yes, many of us went shopping!! I got some great shoes that were made in Mexico at a great price. They take pesos, US dollars and most credit cards. Heating pad is a wonderful thing for gas pains. If you have room take your favorite pillow.



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    Hi,

    Here is the packing list , i used... Helped me tremandously:

    • Loose fitting clothes for the ride home (You may be a little swollen!) Like Jogging or string pant lose
    • A small pillow (To put over your stomach so that you can put your seat belt on after surgery, to place over your stomach when you need to cough.)
    • ChapStick or clear lip gloss
    a little bottle as a sippy cup to sip on returning flight to keep u hydrated (coming or bying some gatorade with electrolyte was helpul too)
    •• Open back Slippers (non-slip)
    • Laptop, E-Reader, Tablet, iPod with headphones (something to pass the time during your recovery)
    • A good book or magazines
    • Water bottle for the ride home
    • Personal toiletries-toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, lotion, hairbrush, make-up and deodorant
    • • Biotene mouth spray (For dry mouth)
    • Cell phone and charger
    • Hair band
    • A camera to take before pictures
    • Extra underwear as for me found the sport bras easier to handle due to the sutures right below the right boob
    • Compression Stocking for your flight home
    . Gaz X strip extra strenght to take right after surgery when you wake up to help out with gaz


    Hope that list help.

    Best of luck.



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    I went in Mexico as well! A pair of socks would be good too



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    Default Re: Packing?

    Perfect! Thank you so much


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    Default Re: Packing?

    Is there a place to laundry?...are any of you guys going on April 6th alone or do you all have someone coming with you?



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    I had my surgery in Australia , I was connected to a drip for 24/7 while I was in hospital . I was in 4 days .

    So I took pjs but didn't wear them took slippers but didn't wear them as I had the pressure socks on . I did use lipgloss



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