Things to pack and do for Hospital Stays
Over the years and many hospital visits I have made a list of things that can make hospital stay easier and more pleasant, and thought I would share them with those on this site, for those about to g...
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- Menu suggestions - If you like a particular drink with your meals (like lemonade and in some hospitals coke etc) you can write this on the menu and often they will supply it, it is not often on the menu, but writing it can soemtimes get it as part of your meal (no harm in trying). Also if you like multiples of something write this on as well. I always write on that I want 2 cold milk (I love plain milk, but the servings are often small, so i write that I want 2).** Find out if the ward has a toaster in the staff or patients tea room, if so order plain bread for lunch and toast it yourself, cold soggy toast is NOBODIES idea of a yummy breakfast and the toast that comes from teh kitchen is ALWAYS cold and soggy. ** Find out if they have a patients tea room,s o that you can get yourself a tea or coffee as you wish nad not as part of the strict routine of times that they deliver them.
- Packing Tips - Try to pack as lightly as possible. And as common sense says, don't pack hair dryers or curling irons etc (if you have the hair for these items :-) ) or your entire make up collection (a couple of basic items is more that enough). A hairband or headband are a good idea, if you have hair, becasue ti is EASY to have a bad hair day in hopsital. A hat or 2 if you are currently bald is enough and something to apply to your scalp to stop it drying out in the dry hospital environment, is enough. Clothing that allows easy access to your surgery site (or IV/ port site is a good idea).