When you wake up from surgery... don't bother looking for that bus that ran you over... none of us ever find it!

Just cell phone and charger... and some toiletries if you so desire. Otherwise... you'll be wearing that gown with your ass hanging out for a full week. Enjoy! The real post-op journey won't even start for a month or two. But if you're still working... and use a laptop a bunch... easy to work after a few days.