You will be weighed. Sorry. They'll track vital signs just like any hospitalization. Usually only once for weight. OThers were daily this time. In the past they were daily for 3 days and then as needed.

Usually drawstrings need to be removed. I was allowed to keep my strings in my pajamas because they were sewed in tightly and nobody noticed the strings in my hoodie that I wore all day every day last week. I've seen them be more and less strict about various things including that one.

At my place they encourage grippy socks. I wore slippers over mine (and my grippies over regular socks) because my feet were cold. In the past I've just worn the socks. Shoes can be worn but have to be checked out and then returned at the end of the day, at least I think so. Nobody actually does this where I am.

Other things I've learned: take shampoo/conditioner in original bottles. I got in trouble for travel containers that weren't original once. Nothing aerosol including toothpaste (I used to use one that was in a can and got it taken away). If you have anything special that's important to you ask about it. I sleep with a weighted blanket and have always been allowed that although this time I had to get permission from the dr who said he couldn't care less. I also take earplugs and have taken soundblockers (not the electrical kind, the kind hunters wear) in the past and been allowed to use them with various guidelines.

You probably only need a few days of clothes; they usually have laundry there. We are encouraged to bring 3 outfits plus pajamas.

Take some warm clothes; at least where I go it is FREEZING all the time, summer or not. I wished I'd taken a 2nd sweatshirt as the one I wore all the time got pretty grungy feeling.

Electronic rules vary widely; I was allowed them and cords in the psych er but not on the floor. My floor has a computer for patient use though.That also seems to vary.

My unit will allow long distance calls made from the nurses' station or people can call in to one of 2 phones in the hall. The phones are turned off during groups and at night.

I can't think of anything else but ask if you do.