Here is my list:
My own pillow (not a white pillow case)
snacks ( some hospitals will give you a fridge in your room)
cell phone
lap top
movies (no sad movies in hosp.)
reading material
deck of cards
Phone card (melissa gave me that idea) to call long distance, then have that person call you back on hosp phone
my own meds
slippers and compfy pjs
shower stuff,tooth paste,tooth brush, hair brush, hair dryer,lotion, etc.
baby wipes (for your hiney)
I always wipe everything down w/ disinfecting wipes when i first get in the room, phone remote, light switches, door handles, bed rails, whatever i can wipe..
If you are religious you can ask for someone to visit you, or if they allow and your hosp. has a chapel, if you could go.. i bring my pray cards,booklets, rosary beads.. Praying helps to ease my fears and gives me strength and hope..
Find out if restaurants in the area deliver, most hosp. food sucks..
If you notice that anyone is not washing their hands, remind them to, especially ppl that handle your equipment...
Don't be afraid to speak up if you feel something is wrong/and or bothering you
Drink a lot of water especially if you are not on iv fluids (iv fluids is a must for me after renal failure due to meds)
I hope you stay is short and that you have a good experience (as good as could be for a hosp stay that is, lol)
Any ?'s PM me...
Take care and God Bless you ~ <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni
My own pillow (not a white pillow case)
snacks ( some hospitals will give you a fridge in your room)
cell phone
lap top
movies (no sad movies in hosp.)
reading material
deck of cards
Phone card (melissa gave me that idea) to call long distance, then have that person call you back on hosp phone
my own meds
slippers and compfy pjs
shower stuff,tooth paste,tooth brush, hair brush, hair dryer,lotion, etc.
baby wipes (for your hiney)
I always wipe everything down w/ disinfecting wipes when i first get in the room, phone remote, light switches, door handles, bed rails, whatever i can wipe..
If you are religious you can ask for someone to visit you, or if they allow and your hosp. has a chapel, if you could go.. i bring my pray cards,booklets, rosary beads.. Praying helps to ease my fears and gives me strength and hope..
Find out if restaurants in the area deliver, most hosp. food sucks..
If you notice that anyone is not washing their hands, remind them to, especially ppl that handle your equipment...
Don't be afraid to speak up if you feel something is wrong/and or bothering you
Drink a lot of water especially if you are not on iv fluids (iv fluids is a must for me after renal failure due to meds)
I hope you stay is short and that you have a good experience (as good as could be for a hosp stay that is, lol)
Any ?'s PM me...
Take care and God Bless you ~ <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"> joni