Re: Things to take to hospital

[Guest guest]

I reccommend nighties in hospital for the first day or two,

because you'll have a catheter in. I wanted some visitors to come

later in the week when it was out! It's nothing to worry about, as

you don't feel anything odd. MIne was put in when I was

unconscious and removal didn't hurt or anything. You don't feel

when you re passing urine. I took in knee length nighties and

that was fine. My dressing gown was a long dark blue towelling

one I already had.

I bought 2 knee length T shirt nighties and a longer T shirt one in

indigo. My mum had had a transfusion and the nurse had

accidentally splashed blood on her white dressing gown, so that

was my reasoning for getting a dark one. I didn't have a

transfusion or bleeding in hospital. You can always have

someone bring in a change of clothes for you and wash things

between visits. I was in for 5 days in the UK with an abdominal

myo. On the first few days in hospital your temperature may go

up a little. That's a good reason for a hair band (non metal for the

operation). I had to wear elasticated white knee high stockings

they supplied.

Your belly will be a bit bloated after the operation for some

weeks - perhaps a dress size bigger in the first week or two?

Knicker elastic may be a touch tighter then. You'll want to wear

looser waistbands, such as pyjamas that have a litte more give

in the waistband.

I would take in the pyjamas too for extra warmth if it's cold and an

extra top. My operation was in the summer, but there was one

morning when several of us patients were cold and the windows

were open. Also if someone has a high temerature in your room

a fan might be left on, causing a cold draught. Cover yourself for

feeling too hot or cold.

<Can you tell me why we have to wear larger underwear than

usual?>

You don't have to! I just found that lower cut knicker elastic digs

into the belly and leaves an imprint mark. As the stomach skin is

slightly sensitive it's less comfortable.(M & S). Your usual size,

which may feel slightly tight on the waistband in the first two

weeks.

<I may be on 1st day of period on day of op>

Tell them

<Should I take my own sanitary towels to hospital?>

Yes. They had these in the hospital toilets, but it's nice to have

your own too and take all different sizes

<community nurses or carers>

You could ask BUPA or a local doctor's surgery. Try a local

council public information desk, (Citizen's advice bureau's are

variable). Do you know any student on holiday who's doing short

term temping you could strike a deal with?

Aztek

[Guest guest]

I reccommend nighties in hospital for the first day or two,

because you'll have a catheter in. I wanted some visitors to come

later in the week when it was out! It's nothing to worry about, as

you don't feel anything odd. MIne was put in when I was

unconscious and removal didn't hurt or anything. You don't feel

when you re passing urine. I took in knee length nighties and

that was fine. My dressing gown was a long dark blue towelling

one I already had.

I bought 2 knee length T shirt nighties and a longer T shirt one in

indigo. My mum had had a transfusion and the nurse had

accidentally splashed blood on her white dressing gown, so that

was my reasoning for getting a dark one. I didn't have a

transfusion or bleeding in hospital. You can always have

someone bring in a change of clothes for you and wash things

between visits. I was in for 5 days in the UK with an abdominal

myo. On the first few days in hospital your temperature may go

up a little. That's a good reason for a hair band (non metal for the

operation). I had to wear elasticated white knee high stockings

they supplied.

Your belly will be a bit bloated after the operation for some

weeks - perhaps a dress size bigger in the first week or two?

Knicker elastic may be a touch tighter then. You'll want to wear

looser waistbands, such as pyjamas that have a litte more give

in the waistband.

I would take in the pyjamas too for extra warmth if it's cold and an

extra top. My operation was in the summer, but there was one

morning when several of us patients were cold and the windows

were open. Also if someone has a high temerature in your room

a fan might be left on, causing a cold draught. Cover yourself for

feeling too hot or cold.

<Can you tell me why we have to wear larger underwear than

usual?>

You don't have to! I just found that lower cut knicker elastic digs

into the belly and leaves an imprint mark. As the stomach skin is

slightly sensitive it's less comfortable.(M & S). Your usual size,

which may feel slightly tight on the waistband in the first two

weeks.

<I may be on 1st day of period on day of op>

Tell them

<Should I take my own sanitary towels to hospital?>

Yes. They had these in the hospital toilets, but it's nice to have

your own too and take all different sizes

<community nurses or carers>

You could ask BUPA or a local doctor's surgery. Try a local

council public information desk, (Citizen's advice bureau's are

variable). Do you know any student on holiday who's doing short

term temping you could strike a deal with?

Aztek

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

I wanted to add some advice for anyone who has an upcoming

hospital stay.

If you are allergic to any medications, please make sure that

everyone on your hospital ward staff knows this! Wear a medical

bracelet and consider a sign over your bed.

During my first pregnancy I told my doctor several times that I

was highly allergic to codeine. I made sure that it was noted on

my records. It turns out that I needed a c-section and I told the

operating room staff of my allergy before I was given a spinal. I

also told the nurses on the ward before the c-section and made

sure it was added to my chart.

About 6 hours after the operation a nurse came into my room

with two pills in a cup-- " something for the pain " . I was still out of

it and didn't question her like I should have, and took the pills.

The nurse walked out of the room and within 2 minutes I was

heaving and gasping. I tried to get out of bed to reach the

bathroom and fell on the floor (catherter still attached to the bed),

vomitting and shaking.

Luckily, I had a roommate who rang and started yelling for the

nurse. The nurse ran into the room and actually yelled at me!

" What are you doing out of bed " ?

When I could talk again and found out what I had been given, I

was furious.

Well, guess what? Two days later another nurse came into my

room and handed me a cup with two little pills in it. This time I

asked what it was. Yep-- it was codeine. And I blew a fit

But it didn't end there. As I was getting ready to take my son

home, this same nurse came into my room with a perscription

from my doctor to take home with me. And yes, you guessed it.. ..

codeine. I stopped seeing that doctor after my 6 week check-up

I have a feeling that I will need surgery for my fibroids-- I find out

on the 22nd. If that is the case, I am going to post a huge sign

over my hospital bed that reads " NO CODEINE "

Tarty

>>> Hello ladies, Okay, now that I have my op. date set (Jan 19), I

am starting to make a list of things I need for hospital. I haven't

received the list from the hospital yet, but I wanted to start buying

things gradually. <<<

[Guest guest]

Tarty I am allergic to latex. There WAS a sign over

my bed. I had a special box of things to use. On my

last day in the hospital a lady took blood from me.

Yup she used the bandaid from her kit. I am lucky

that my allergies are topical at this point not

anaphlactic(sp)because all I ended up with was a solid

red area that lasted two weeks and itched like mad.

My luck is that I am only allergic if it touches me.

The moral of the story is you have to watch what you

nare given and when you cannot other people need to

watch for you

e

[Guest guest]

After my surgery, I did not buy the big ladie's underwear. Instead

I wore mens cotton boxer briefs. They came up over my stomach and

did not cut across the scar, yet they were not so tight around the

legs. the only problem is that if you bleed and you need pads, you

might not want to wear such loose underwear. I did not bleed much

though.