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What to wear and pack

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gloriajoy
gloriajoy

Help everyone.

Getting ready to go in for my THR.

Will be 5 days in hospital followed by 14 days at re-hab.

No-one will be close enough to bring anything in for me,and as I  live alone no-one would know where stuuf is anyway.

So I have to get my packing right first time.

I had asumed dresses and skirts would be easiest,but at pre-op was told loose trousers or tracky bottoms are better for physio. I thought those would be too difficult to get on and off.

What do you all recommend,and what is your experience ??

Thanks everyone for so much good advice and support.

Getting close to my deadline now ( no pun intended)

Joy x

 

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  • Milvain34
    Milvain34 gloriajoy

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    Hi there.  I found a really good list of what to take to the hospital.  It is actually pretty complete.

    THINGS TO TAKE TO HOSPITAL

    1 SEVERAL PAIRS OF NON SLIP SOCKS  OR SHOES 1-2 SIZE LARGER

    2 - SMALL DESK FAN

    3- BACK SCRATCHER

    4 - HEADPHONES  MUSIC

    5- GUM OR MINTS AND LIP BALM

    6 - POWER BAR TO CHARGE PHONE

    7 - HAND SANITIZER OR SANITIZING WIPES

    8 - MY OWN PILLOWS

    9 - NIGHTIES AND DRESSING GOWNS

    10 -  GRABBER FOR DISTANCE

    11 - JUICE

    I hope this helps.

    Good luck.

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