Can’t Sleep

Hi there @Wonk...excellent suggestions for your hospital list. I took my own tea, coffee and Bickford's Lime Cordial. Also some hard sweets like Werther's, peppermints etc. Front opening nightwear is a must as are easy to get on slippers, (no bending and having to use your finger to help slipper on). My hospital was also very particular about them having a non slip sole. Also took my kindle as holding a paperback or magazine whilst lying down was tricky for me having a bilateral as well as having joint problems in my wrists and hands. Also took a light pashmina shawl to put over my neck and shoulders as the air conditioning is often a tad chilly. Took a selection of knitting as well as I love doing that.

Thank you Sister, the list is getting longer, but such great practical help.

@wonk Take some face wipes - I felt as if my face was continually greasy in hospital the first time around.  I took wipes the second time which helped.  The other thing I took was fizzy mineral water and some nice tea bags - there's only so much lemon cordial and hospital tea/coffee that you can take!

Thanks kmakm yes I’ll go out tomorrow and get button up front style. Thanks so much for the offer but I’ll be ok. 

@Wonk Front opening sleepwear for convenience.

I have a very nice blue and white nightshirt from a posh shop my mother went to; would you like it? It's a roomy 14 - 18, really nice.

Hi Millie
Thank you for your thoughts. I hadn’t thought about the hospital noise so earphones is s good idea. Making a list now. Also have to get some decent pj’s!! Will seek sleeping medicine after my surgery as it is too close now. Music is something I love so a good place to start.
 Thanks again and best wishes to you too.

@Wonk for me, sleep has always been a variable thing. You can get some prescription tablets. But, a couple of things from the chemist have also worked for me. Chemists Own Sleep Aid, or Phenergan, both available without prescription. A glass of milk can also help. I also try just to focus on my breath, in, out, in, out. All other thoughts are not necessary when I'm trying to sleep. If they are, then write them down, and try to move on, google those random thoughts tomorrow! I slept terrible in the hospital. If you have noise cancelling earphones, take them with you. I had ear plugs, but there was machine noise they didn't block out. What did work though, was I put the TV on the music channel, just focusing my mind on the music, rather than all the other thoughts, was helpful in getting some shut-eye. Best wishes to you in your journey. xx

@Wonk  And mine grew back in a very peculiar pattern, much to the amusement of many, but especially @JJ70 who ribbed me mercilessly! It's a good job she's such a fabulous chick, we've got a lot of them round here. K xox  ;)

Hi Wonk, I too was diagnosed on Thursday. Big hugs to you ❤️. I haven't got into to see my surgeon yet. My anxiety levels are through the roof so understand where you are at. I'm bloody terrified of what lies ahead. Happy to connect with you if it will help. ❤️❤️

😂 OMG I had no idea that is what happens!! Not sure if this is my path yet but I’ll keep it in mind. You cracked me up.