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Dee65
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2 years ago

what to take to hospital

newly diagnosed, surgery looks to be next week - tbc monday.  what was the most valuable thing you took to hospital with you? - should i be investing in a couple of button down the front tops to make getting dressed easier???  trying to be practical here - my way to cope - My b-i-l recently passed away (he lived with us his last 12 months, funeral yesterday so my hubby has a lot of stress and grief at the moment) and it is so gosh darn hot in Sydney at present.  THanks
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    Dee65
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    2 years ago
    Mareealso said:
    My surgery was approx 3 weeks ago so speaking from experience you may have limited arm movement due to lymph node removal so shirts/blouse with buttons  best thing.. I was in a hospital gown until I went home ..
    thank you
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    Afraser
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    2 years ago
    Depending on preference and activity, you may want some kind of dressing gown. I was in for four days, was encouraged to walk around in the hospital and did so but preferred to have something over my PJs! 
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    Mareealso
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    2 years ago
    My surgery was approx 3 weeks ago so speaking from experience you may have limited arm movement due to lymph node removal so shirts/blouse with buttons  best thing.. I was in a hospital gown until I went home ..
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    cactusk
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    2 years ago
    Depending on which hospital you go to - I was given a pink kind of curved shaped pillow from a BC charity. Still using it nearly 3 weeks after surgery. I’m in Sydney too - I’m still wearing loose, button up light shirts ( linen or cotton) 
    . Easier to get on & off for check ups etc.
    big hugs to you & all the very best for surgery.
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    Afraser
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    2 years ago
    Having little experience of hospitals, I didn’t take much. I found pyjamas with a zip front opening which were convenient. I also took my phone, charger, a large book and a note book/pen. Slippers might have been handy. If you are at all fussy about tea or coffee, take your own. Food at my hospital was surprisingly good, but the tea and coffee was terrible. Things always seem to happen all at once - best wishes for your recovery.