• Comfortable, nonskid walking or athletic shoes with elastic laces or Velcro™ fasteners.
• A cane, walker, crutches and other assistive devices such as a shoehorn and zipper hook if you own them. Do not bring a 4-wheeled walker.
• Soft, loose-fitting clothes such as jogging suits and sweatpants with pockets. Then you can carry small items. Tight-fitting clothes may be uncomfortable after surgery.
• Personal items such as books, magazines and a cell phone.
• Glasses or contact lenses with their case and solution.
• Hearing aids with batteries and their labeled container.
• Dentures and their labeled container.
• A list of prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and vitamin or herbal supplements you take, including the dose and times that you take them.
• Money or credit card to pay for take-home medications.
• Electric razor.
• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine if you use one at home while you sleep.
• Advance directive or living will. If you have completed a document that has not been submitted to your medical record, bring it with you.

Leave personal valuables such as jewelry at home.