@sidney073, You sound just like my husband with your preparation and packed bag! And your wife sounds like me with additional items to be packed! Mayo in Rochester has gift shops and other shops that sell necessities if she or you forget something. One of the most often mentioned things that I remember members sharing as a necessity is a long phone charger cord!

Here are some more ideas shared by members:
- Packing question: What did you have ready for "the call"?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/packing-question/
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- Waiting for the Call: What needs to get done at home before you go?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/waiting-for-the-call-what-needs-to-get-done-at-home-before-you-go/
Will you be traveling by car? Do you have far to travel?