ipads in hospital

I took mine with me and accessed the hospital internet easily . I am sure you will have no problems ,

I watched things during the long nights to keep me entertained lol

And of course emailed and googled everything to do with my op !!!!!

Hope all goes well

I hope so Sue, I'm a lady in waiting too!

Hi Sue ..

I am writing this on my tablet from the hospital right now ... purchased

For this occasion ... And so happy I did. ... lots of love and support

Coming to you ...just check if the hospital has wifi. ...

Whenis your surgery date?

Big warm hug

Renee j

Hi sue,

You can pretty much take what you want into hospital, within reason. Obviously there is the question of security as things like iPads are a very lucrative item for thieves. Most rooms have a lockable box so you might want to ask to have it locked away when you go down for surgery and it would be left unattended.

Some hospitals have wifi which you have to purchase, if it's not a 3G iPad. 

It's great to be able to keep in touch with the outside world, especially during the long nights when you might be struggling to sleep.

Take care.

Ali xx

Hi Sue,

Definitely ask at your assessment. I was told NOT to bring in items of value as there is no secure place to put them. This includes my phone which, I was told, should be brought in by my husband during visiting. Considering that he will probably be too ill to be able to visit me, that's just really annoying. The point is that all hospitals will have their own practices.

Good luck

Angela

Angela

Hi Sue

I took my IPad into theatre with me...had my headphones on listening to music. When I got back onto the ward no-one knew the wi-if password so Internet was no use. Good job my phone had 3G! 

Try not to worry about the op, it's nowhere near as bad as you think it will be. I am a total coward & I did it! You will be fine & will get loads of helpful advice from those of us who have already been there, some more than once!

I was told in pre op booklet not to bring mobile phone. When I asked a nurse she said just keep it on silent. Hope you have wifi as like others said it passes the nights if sleep is elusive. Good luck with your op. When daughter was there when I got my date and she said went white. Spend some time on preposition for after op and take all the good invitations that you feel up to.

All the very best with your op.

All hospitals have different policies. I was encouraged to take phone in, could take iPad but no wifi for patients currently. Hospedia TV etc was at the bedside