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What should I take to hospital?

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Carlee.
Carlee.

I had my pre op assessment yesterday but forgot to ask. I go in Sunday night for a laparotomy to remove a 35cm simple cyst (probably  the ovary too, maybe more). I'll be in for 5 nights.

so what should I take? They said no valuables so I'll leave my iPad at home and my Mum will bring my phone in when she visits. Will have a few pounds on me but not a lot. 

I'm thinking nightie, slippers, dressing gown, under wear, toiletries and a couple of books. Also some wet wipes. A cushion too for holding against the wound when I move or cough. 

Has anyone got any suggestions?

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  • Beccy53756
    Beccy53756 Carlee.

    Posted

    Definitely take your dressing gown, I wasn't going to take mine but took it as a blanket in the end but you will be grateful for it as you will need to wear it in the pre theatre bit and it's nice to have for pottering about the hospital as they make you go for walks. 

    Also some reading material. I don't know why they said no valuables as I had my ipad to keep me busy and I would have been lost without its! You should have a lockable drawer for it but I left it under my pillow at night. Maybe a few snacks too.

    try not to worry too much, I am honestly the worst worrier and can say hand on heart I was so petrified I could not talk. But it was really not that bad at all. Try not to think about it and it will be over before you know it. I said on the day, "I just can't wait till 5pm so it is all over and done with" and now here I am 8 weeks post op! 

    Good luck lovey smile

    • Carlee.
      Carlee. Beccy53756

      Posted

      I invested in a new, long dressing gown. I hate my legs so made sure I got one that covers them! My husband bought me some books to read smile good idea about the snacks! Thank you. 

      I was told i would get a little draw and a small wardrobe but neither were lockable. There's a nurses safe but it's only for medicine. I'm going to leave my wedding, engagement and eternity rings with my Mum as I was told no jewlery during the surgery, then she can bring them in first visit and I can put them on and keep them on! Sounds little a small detail but seen as my husband can't visit (the navy won't let him home) it's important to me.

      so far the nerves still haven't kicked in. They will soon I expect.

    • june77782
      june77782 Carlee.

      Posted

      Hi Carla 

      Just read your post And I'm

      Shocked that your husband won't be able to visit. Best of luck with your op x

    • Carlee.
      Carlee. june77782

      Posted

      Thank you x 

      I'm lucky my mum can stay otherwise I'd be stuck. I feel more sorry for my poor husband who is currently a nervous wreck, bless him. 

    • june77782
      june77782 Carlee.

      Posted

      Yes what would we do without family. Your poor husband how do they think he is

      Going to be able to

      Concentrate on working xx

  • kellygee
    kellygee Carlee.

    Posted

    Maternity PJ's! You will want them for a good couple of weeks! You wont need too much, just a few pairs of (larger) knickers, flipflops, dressing gown, tooth brush, phone and charger, hair brush, some minty sweets, water, lip balm, wipes and comfortable sanitary towels!  Your friends and family can bring in other bits like nice food, fruit, magazines etc if you want them but to begin with you just want to rest all the time. Good luck!
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