Going to hospital - great tips

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  • lorenclarkson
    lorenclarkson Member Posts: 10
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Identification

    Clothing:

    Nightgown/Pajamas
    Robe
    Comfortable clothing (sweatpants, loose shirts)
    Slippers
    Shoes

    Toiletries:

    Toothbrush/Toothpaste
    Razor
    Soap/Shampoo
    Feminine Hygiene Products
    Tissues

    Other:

    Book
    Pen/Paper

    Do NOT Bring:

    Jewelry
    Valuables

    Check Before You Bring:

    Cellular phones (some hospitals do not allow these to be used around hospital monitoring equipment)
    Personal computer
    * Consider the value of these items and how secure they will be at the hospital. Hospitals are safe places, but they are busy environments where personal items can go missing.

    Surgery Preparation
  • Boris125
    Boris125 Member Posts: 5
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I am also concerned about afterwards because my Mother also not assisting me, she says she will not do any additional around the home. This implies while I am in a plaster throw for 4 several weeks, I still have to fresh the whole home and do the trips to market.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,
    you sound fantastically organised, or rather your wife does :wink:

    I hope all goes well for you. By the way, I found a free really long shoe horn in the box of some quite expensive but not pretty shoes I bought. :D

    Love Sue

    PS I had major surgery years ago and after a couple of weeks I could get out of bed. I wanted a wash & so I knelt on the floor to open my cupboard, but couldn't get up as my strength had gone! I was in a private room and coudn't reach the bell so had to wait for a nurse to walk by the door and shout. I can't tell you how stupid I felt - especially as I'd been told not to get out of bed without a nurse! :roll:
  • elsa56
    elsa56 Member Posts: 98
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Good tips thanks.
    Im'e in the first stages of seeing a specialist on 2nd October for THR,
    I have already got the loo frame, Bath board, Stool, The loop you put round your foot to lift it up, and the best thing that I have is the rail for the bed.
    I use it all the time when Im'e in bed to help me turn over, wich is alot when you can't get comfortable.
    Wishing you both well
    Elsa
    xx
  • Wildcat
    Wildcat Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Brilliant tips everyone, I'm in hospital next Friday for an ankle fusion somits so helpful xx
    ~Michelle~
  • Whi
    Whi Member Posts: 9
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi tell your wife she's a star very helpful information I wish I'd see it before my op I didn't need all of that as had an arthroscopy but didn't realize how hard some things were to do oh boy I had fun getting off the sofa!!
    All the best. Yvonne
  • Wiz
    Wiz Member Posts: 8
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    mjking wrote:
    Hi evereyone! I've recently had a hip resurfacing operation and my wife suggested I compile a list of things we've found useful and share it for others to add their experiences to:

    HELP FROM YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES (CALLED ADULTS & COMMUNITIES IN BIRMINGHAM)

    They gave me:

    A grabber - helping hand
    A long shoe horn
    A sock putter on aid
    A raised toilet seat (essential after the op as you cannot get too low down at first)
    A frame to go around the toilet to hold onto - essential after op and maybe helpful before
    A block of plastic to stand on to help step in and out of the bath
    Grab handles for the bath
    Arranged for one of our chairs to be raised up (you cannot use a low chair after the op)

    Does anyone know if Social Services still provide these things? Just wondering, as this was originally posted in 2010 & a lot of services have been shredded since then.
    mjking wrote:
    NHS MEDICAL EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

    Spread the cost of medicines over the year.
    Can be worth having, depending on what medicines are needed etc.
    Probably worth it if you have at least 2 prescriptions a month that you pay for.

    I had no idea you could get NHS Exemption outside of pregnancy!
    mjking wrote:
    Blue Badge if you drive or you can get one for someone else to use, if they drive you places or drive to get stuff for you.

    Is it possible to get a temporary Blue Badge?

    The more I think about surgery & recovery, the more worried I get! :(
    Sarah.
    OA, right hip - diagnosed 2013.
  • jkf123
    jkf123 Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Very helpful thank you.
  • CarolS
    CarolS Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    cebeem wrote:
    Hi Mike....


    They are going to replace the larger knuckles across the back of the hand...12 weeks I believe before going back to work!

    ....

    CB

    Really helpful thread. I am having an operation on my right hand to replace the four knuckles in about 4 weeks (just had date confirmed). Does anyone have advice and experience on:
    - what I should do before the appointment to make my recovery as good as it can be?
    - what to expect after the operation? CB talks about 12 weeks off work. What have people been able to do after the op and what is problematic.

    Thanks in advance for your help.
    Carol
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