September 21, 2004
What to Bring to Duke/Hospital
What to bring, what to bring...if you are debating...don't bring it! :) Certainly bring your crutches. I left mine at home and had to purchase a walker there...I waited and waited the morning I was being released...don't be hassled, just bring your own walker or crutches.
No need to bring PJs, the hospital will dress you, literally, with thier finest hospital gowns...you won't care at this point...really! I brought a book, as if I thought I would be reading while resting up...NOT! I can't imagine when I would read a book. I was so busy with what they were doing with me and resting...tele didn't go on...nothing and I cannot remember me just sitting there either! No reason to bring things to do...you won't want to do anything but rest and sleep.
Bring snap down pants (basketball pants from sporting goods store) or large baggy pants so you can get them on with ease. Wear loose fitting clothing when you are released...you wont want tight close...things will already be uncomfy...one less thing to worry about.
Slippers? Forget it!
Be minimal as you can. Lotion is a good thing to bring. You may get itchy from the meds they offer you. I brought a cd player and cds...yeah, I only listened to one cd after the operation and it was a healing cd...dont bother. You will be preoccupied.
Teddy Bear is a great thing to bring...if you are into those...I dont go anywhere without him! ;)
I brought my xrays and MRIs...doctor didnt take them at all...they take thier own xrays. They seen them before when you sent them to Duke.
Cant think of anything else but like I said, if you are thinking about it...keep it home...you wont be doing much but resting.
Happy Trails,
Star
Posted by Star on September 21, 2004 09:22 PM