Question:
I am having surgery in literally 40 hours!
Just want to know if there is any information that anyone would like to share. I.e., things to take, not take, things that helped, things that I may stuggle with and what to do to make this whole process easier. Thanks AMOS family! — Michele B. (posted on July 8, 2003)
July 8, 2003
Take Chapstick and all will be well. Best wishes!
— Amber L.
July 8, 2003
And YOUR OWN PILLOW! Nothing will feel as great as that!
Good Luck and congratulations!
— ~~Stacie~~
July 8, 2003
Wishing you the best. How exciting to be so close.
How about a fan since it may be warm in the room? A little battery
operated desk model would be perfect.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 8, 2003
I had surgery June 30th and the two items I could not have lived without
are: an electric clamp-on fan that I got for ten dollars at Linens-n-Things
and my two pillows. The hospital was so stuffy and the fan worked wonders.
I clipped it right on my bed rail and had it on low the whole time.
Congratulations!
— Kim B
July 8, 2003
Bring a robe, loose clothing to wear home, toiletries, slippers and
sanitary pads if you think you might need them. Leave jewelry including
wedding rings at home. Bring glasses if you wear glasses or contacts. Be
careful about the fan. Many hospitals do not allow fans from home because
if they are not in perfect shape or to a certain code they can disrupt
necessary electrical medical equipment.
— M B.
July 8, 2003
Chap stick and a fan are a must, take along friends and family's telephone
numbers..these people are very concerned about you --call them it will make
you feel better and them, especially if you are out of town. Remember to
try to be the best patient ever WALK WALK WALK-- you will feel so much
better even though it hurts, prayer --thank the Lord for everything you
have and giving you this wonderful gift of surgery. Take slow deep
breathes. Wear comfortable clothing to the hospital, remove all jewelery
and nail polish. Best wishes to you!
— debmi
July 8, 2003
chapstick, lotion, tongs (to help with wipeing), baby wipes. a fan and your
own pillows.
— mellyhudel
July 8, 2003
take treats for your nurses. candy is fine... you are the one having
surgery, not them. they will love you for it.
patsy in las vegas
— PATSY N.
July 8, 2003
I didn't need the tongs or chapstick, but I brought a short terry robe that
was short sleeved and buttoned in the front. I brought shower stuff and
was able to take a shower after my drains and IV's were removed. Boy, did
that ever feel good. Also, a pair of slide in slippers so you can put them
on without help. Baby wipes and the new antibacterial wipes---(I think
Lever or Dial makes them) are great to freshen up.
— Fixnmyself
July 8, 2003
I was prepared and brought everything to the hospital even though I didn't
need half of it.
What I did use was a MP3 player that has tons of great songs on it -this
drowned out all the people coming in and out of the room.
Slippers - my feet swelled so bad, I couldn't put on my shoes.
Phone card - Walmart sells 30 minutes for $5.
Clothes for the day home - I donned the beautiful hospital gown until the
day I could go home. It was just easier.
Toiletries - This is what I actually forgot, but I was given a small kit
that had everything you can think of trial size - shampoo, chapstick, soap,
toothbrush and paste, and what not.
Something to read- you will get bored. I couldn't get into the books I
brought, so a simple magazine was good to look at.
Plastic trash bag or plastic drop cloth - this is for the ride home when
you have trouble getting in and out of the car. Sit on the plastic then
swing you legs around.
Pillow - I hated pillows in the hospital for sleeping, but used them as
armrests and when they make you cough. I also used it as a barrier on the
drive home between my belly and the seat belt.
— Heather M.
July 8, 2003
Don't forget a phone card and a list of important phone numbers so you can
call people if you want to. I also brought a notepad and pencil. When
nutritionists and others visited I had them write down the most important
things. One time I forgot the nutritionist even visited till I saw the note
she wrote -- must be that morphine pump!
— Laura K.
July 8, 2003
What I valued the most was my own pillow and chap stick.
— Robin T.
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