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vanessa88276
vanessa88276

My op is on 17th DEC xcan I ask you all what you wore for hospital stay and then afterwards as I have no idea what to expect or how sore I am going to be x would appreciate if you could let me know what you have found comfortable so I can get ready and buy the things I need x its my birthday on the 1st so I will be asking family to treat me to comfy clothing lol x thanks for help x

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa, 

    snacks, darling - food is usually not all that great and there are many hours between feedings ... and a favorite non-alcoholic beverage -

  • Stephie52
    Stephie52 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Hi Vanessa

    i was told by my hospital to bring clothes to wear during the day. I took loose tracksuit bottoms and I bought some big knickers a size bigger than normal, because inevitably there is a slight swelling and a dressing to think of. Also comfy shoes to wear to go home in. The ward I was in wasn't overly warm, so a warm dressing gown and slippers - for those trips to the loo!

    very best wishes for your op and a speedy recovery.

    Steph

  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 vanessa88276

    Posted

    3 nightdresses, I took 2 and threw up on both.

    supportive shoes/ slippers ( with backs ),

    paper,pencil, comb, something to occupy you,e.g.

    book,kindle,music.

    a sense of humour!

    Cathie

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 sarah1996

      Posted

      The anaesthetic reaction, they should have kept me

      in the hospital gown longer. It was only bile, they gave

      me an anti sickness injection and I was ok.

      not everyone has a reaction, try not to worry. My daughter

      got me an extra nightie from a Chinese shop, 5 euros!

      ps The sense of humour is the most important

      thing to pack!

      Cathie

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 cathie38426

      Posted

      Haha were you under general anisthetic? Iv never had a reaction to that before so i should hopefully be ok. Sorry to hear it made you ill
    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 sarah1996

      Posted

      It was probably me, cos I am allergic to anti inflams and

      painkillers. This time was a spinal, but previous time GA.

      I had a reaction both times. Probably 2 nighties are enough

      for you!

      Cathie

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996

      Posted

      Sarah,

      Spinal was great - less intrusive than Epidural.

      A few seconds after the injection, I could feel absolutely nothing below the waist.  You have the option on just how much sedation you want from fully out, to none at all (my choice), and recovery is reportedly much quicker.

      Graham

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I thought spinal and epidural were the same? Ill deffo opt for fully out though
    • lyn1951
      lyn1951 sarah1996

      Posted

      Dear Sarah - so did I, so I questioned the young Dr when he came to do it, and apparently they are different, in the levels of tissue they go through. apparently eipdural is not a deep as spinal if I remember correctly.
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 lyn1951

      Posted

      So the spinal goes further into your back? Can you feel it going in? Just quite frankily im terrified of needles
    • Gossip
      Gossip sarah1996

      Posted

      No pain just a pinch. Not as bad a taking blood or a vaccination.
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