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lynn48178
lynn48178

Getting ready to join the exciting band of new hippies on 24th. I attended an excellent 2 hour course at our local hospital St. Albans Hertfordshire.

The nurse finished the talk by saying pack like you are going on holiday. Sun screen, swim suit, flip flops. May be not!  But I was wondering would it be helpful to take in  a grabber, long handled shoehorn and v pillow? My daughter who had a baby 3 weeks ago was advised to take in her v pillow when she went in to have her. 

Can I share too? That was my first grand daughter, beautiful of course! Then my other daughter surprised me last night by telling me she is pregnant, due August. Bit like buses, wait for ages then 2 come along. Sorry but had to tell someone and it's a secret at the momentlol

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  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 lynn48178

    Posted

    Congratulations on becoming a gran again 😊

    Im going to my op class on the 23rd. What kind of info did you get? Was it just you there or were there others?

    • lynn48178
      lynn48178 sarah1996

      Posted

      There were about 15 of us plus carers. Lovely nurse explain operation, what to expect in hospital and passed round actual new joint. Told us about after care, teds, injections,  even passed round injections for us to see. Then talk by physio and print out of post of exercises. Any questions session. Very relaxed, funny in places, informative and positive.  
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 lynn48178

      Posted

      Ahh i see. Sounds interesting. I take it everyone in the group was getting a new hip? I might die of embarrassment if im the youngest person there again as most people look at me funny haha. But i suppose its good to have loads of info. Im quite excited to go now
    • lynn48178
      lynn48178 sarah1996

      Posted

      We were all hippies. Range of ages. I was really panicking but it made me feel much better. 
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 lynn48178

      Posted

      Hahaha anybody in there 20s? I went on a medical course for trainee doctors to study interesting and different disabilities. I walked into the room with the other patients anf i was round 50 years young than most. I got some serious odd looks haha. But it wad a great experiances and would certainly do it again
    • lynn48178
      lynn48178 sarah1996

      Posted

      Well no I must admit not that young. But then you may get extra special attention. Neither of my daughters have stomachs, removed because of genetic stomach cancer. They always get lots of attention at anything medical not related to the cancer. 
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 lynn48178

      Posted

      Aww im sorry to hear that.

      Im not sure id want extra attention, that makes me uncomfortable id just like to meet someone near my age or whose easy to talk to hahaha. Someone who i could talk to and maybe even meet on the ward haha. It would be nice to get to know some people 😊

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo lynn48178

    Posted

    Lynn, congrats on becoming a grandmum, you will be needing that new hip to run after them eh. I was only in hospital for 4 days including operation, the royal free in hampstead, took in stuff but never wore it. Remember you dont have that much space around your bed, maybe wait till you go in and ask then, and get some one to bring it in. I just lived in a night dress for two days, then got dressed to come home. Good luck anyway hun, just keep thinking of running around with your grand babies that will keep you going.

    Sue xx

  • Hailea
    Hailea lynn48178

    Posted

    Hi Lynn

    Good old St Albans City hospital. WoW that place brings back some memories. I lived in ST Albans for 19 years. Was at school there too. 

    Bit it to posh for me there though lol

    I had my son at that hospital. Unless it has changed I know you will be in very good hands there 👍

    Congrats on the great news cheesygrin

     

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK lynn48178

    Posted

    Lynn,

    Congratulations, your little secret is safe with us !!!!

    Didn't take any bits in the first time around.

    Second time I took in my shoehorn, but never used it.  Grabber, didn't take it, didn't need it - that's what visitors are for.  Nurses/porters/staff are usually brilliant and will pick up anything you need.

    V Pillows - oh no, how would the nurses cope with changing the bed?  My pillows and sheets were changed daily.  Mind you, it was a private hospital, but still on the NHS.

    There is a list of things to take in the 'Admission' section of my website - the website address is in my personal information at 

    https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • KarenFisher4074
    KarenFisher4074 lynn48178

    Posted

    Congrats on granbabies i know the feeling we started with 1 nine years ago and now we have 9 grandchildren lol

    They are spead out over the globe but all very precious.

    I did pack a few things but only used bathroom supplies and crutches after the zimmer frame they supplied in hospital but better safe thsn sorry i always say.

    I am 17 days post op and doing great so happy 🤗

    Good luck

    See you on the other side as official hippy 😜👍

  • renee01952
    renee01952 lynn48178

    Posted

    Hi Lynn, 

    How exciting !! and definitely a great incentive to get you up and going ... 

    what a great pre-op session you had -  mine was a powerpoint presentation done by P.A. - so overwhelming I came away with fear:  the words : dislocation and (fatal) infection, were imbedded !

    The hospital provided me with a small v-shaped cushion for 1st post-op night - I wished I could have one for the remaining days - 

    We had to be "dressed"  during the day - so t-shirts and sweat pants is what I had with me - Dropped things all the time and 2nd time around wished I had brought my grabber with me - oh, snacks and your favorite beverage !

    have a look at Graham's website - so many good tips there -

    The wait is almost over, darling 

    blessings and big warm hug

    renee

     

  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK lynn48178

    Posted

    In a weekend bag I took....

    2 nightdresses, 1 dressing gown, slippers with backs

    shower gel, soft flannel, soap, face towel, mini make-up bag (to put my face on after day 2)

    Tissues, wet wipes and hand sanitiser. I also took some sanitary pads, I learnt after the first one that getting to the bathroom is slow!!!

    I took magazines and my colouring book and my hobby box.

    Umm, some snacks and juice to dilute with water.

    I took my ipod but didn't use it

    My grabber and crutches were requested as standard.

    I would just say pack anything you think you can do comfortably in bed or sitting up in the chair.

    Congrats on the baby news - little joys to keep us going!

     

  • AnnieK
    AnnieK lynn48178

    Posted

    Of course you can share the wonderful news about your grandbaby and the one to come!  Congtatulations, Lynn!

    I brought a grabber with me to hospital, but never used it. I didn't do a whole lot of moving around, except when required to. No V pillow either. The hospital beds go up and down behind your back and under your knees and are in your control, and I was able to request additional pillows as needed.

    The only 5 things I brought that I used were fresh underwear for each day, a really comfy bra, warm stretchy socks, my cell phone and things to charge it with. I never put on regular clothes until it was time to go home. Brought books -- ha ha! -- couldn't read them. Hospital supplied toothbrush and paste. 

    Good luck on the 24th! That's very soon!

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