What do I take to hospital?

Subject: What do I take to hospital? Mon 09 Jun 2008, 9:43 am

First topic message reminder :

Ok here's a list of ideas for those wanting to know what to take on that big day!!

Sleep Mask, or Eye Mask,
Ear Plugs,
Lip Balm.
All of your prescription medicines in their original packaging.
Any X-rays or test results from pre-op banding consultations.
CPAP machine and mask if you use one.
Own soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner
Hair brush or comb.
Toothpaste, tooth brush. Mouthwash
Cotton undies.
Warm bed socks (with sticky feet if you plan to walk in them, be aware some hospitals will NOT let you walk around in teds you need slippers or bed socks with sticky feet over them)
Sports top/bra or bra with no wire.
Nighties.
Loose clothes for the trip home.
Slip on shoes.
Ipod/mp3 player.
A book or magazine.
Glasses (spectacles)
Wallet.
Pillow- extra comfort and drive home.
Mobile phone and charger
Camera for those attractive gown shots
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

Some other ideas are:
Portable DVD Player,
Laptop-especially for the bored but loving support person
CPAP machine
Medication, in original packaging
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

NB: It may be advisable to call and ask the hospital in advance if they allow some of the above mentioned items, such as electronics. You may also need to check if they allow internet access also.
I will edit this list as more items are added. Thanks team for all your input!!

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Thu 27 Nov 2008, 2:12 am

No one answered part 2 of your question.

It does depend on the hospital you are going to. I went to the Mount and you are admitted to your room when you arrive. But others have had to wait in a waiting room till the surgery and only after get taken to your room.

If it concerns you, just call the hospital and ask the admissions nurse what the proceedure is.

Peter.

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Wed 26 Nov 2008, 8:30 pm

Thanks Kalgirl and Rice Cake for your help. That infor allows me to spead the expense across a couple of pay. Thanks Have a great day

Guest

IAs kalgirl says you will get the special fluids supplied. If you get any in containers like sustagen, resource, fortijuice and don't want them, take them home! You can just take them off the tray and put them in your bag. It is not stealing, you have paid for them in the bed costs which includes meals.

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Wed 26 Nov 2008, 8:17 am

suzi

i took my supradyn in, but they only wanted me on water and hospital derived clear fluids for the first 3 days.
on day 4 i was allowed my supradyn, but only because i asked.
my surgeon doesn't ask that we go on a multivitamin, just the supradyn for awhile.

if you are used to taking a multi vitamin each day, a couple of days off it while your tummy heals will be ok.
you won't want too much in there that isn't absolutely necessary. within a week or 10 days, you can go back to your regular regime no worries.

of course, your surgeon is the man to ask. why not drop him a quick email if you haven't another appointment before your op?

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Wed 26 Nov 2008, 6:22 am

Just getting everything in order for the big day. Checked out the list on what to take to hospital but have a couple of questions hope you can help me out here.
1. Do I take my Berocca, vitamins tablets, sustagen to hospital with me or do they supply them, and for the first couple of days or so do I take liquid multivitamins or normal vitamin tablets.
2. Do they take you to your room before the op or only after.
Any help would be appreciated.

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Tue 18 Nov 2008, 2:08 pm

If you are going to The Mount Hospital and want to use a laptop, but don't want to buy a wireless modem just for these few days you can buy a 10day unlimited prepaid dialup account with Chilli Internet from Dick Smith Electronics or Tandy stores for only $8.80.

When you check into your room you need ask the nurse to call engineering and bring you up a cable to allow you to have your phone and laptop plugged in at the same time (or just bring a modular double adaptor for the phone socket).

The phone system at the mount is a little archaic, you can make regular calls direct from your room but cannot call any 016 numbers. All you need to do is ask the reception (dial 0) for an outside line for you laptop they will then give you a line and you will hear a dial tone. Then press dial on the laptop and you should be connected.

Hope this helps someone.

Peter.

Guest

you are best off taking a padlock with numbers to open it, not a key and keep any valuables locked in your bag/suitcase all the time. Some of you have lots of expensive stuff on your lists and hospitals don't cover them if they get stolen and thefts happen in all hospitals, including private ones!

The key is not practical because you either have to carry it everywhere when you leave your room, even if it's for a minute-don't risk it- or if you leave it on the table you may as well leave your stuff out.

Limit your cash, you don't need hundreds of dollars in bed, unless of course...lets not go there, I'll leave it to your imagination.

Oh, and don't forget the chochlates for the nurses!!

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Tue 09 Sep 2008, 7:03 am

Oh I think the list forgot the kitchen sink lol

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Tue 09 Sep 2008, 3:20 am

Don't forget the forklift truck hire for unloading it all at the hospital eh!

Code:: Ok here's a list of ideas for those wanting to know what to take on that big day!!

Sleep Mask, or Eye Mask,
Ear Plugs,
Lip Balm.
All of your prescription medicines in their original packaging.
Any X-rays or test results from pre-op banding consultations.
CPAP machine and mask if you use one.
Own soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner
Hair brush or comb.
Toothpaste, tooth brush. Mouthwash
Cotton undies.
Warm bed socks (with sticky feet if you plan to walk in them, be aware some hospitals will NOT let you walk around in teds you need slippers or bed socks with sticky feet over them)
Sports top/bra or bra with no wire.
Nighties.
Loose clothes for the trip home.
Slip on shoes.
Ipod/mp3 player.
A book or magazine.
Glasses (spectacles)
Wallet.
Pillow- extra comfort and drive home.
Mobile phone and charger
Camera for those attractive gown shots
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

Some other ideas are:
Portable DVD Player,
Laptop-especially for the bored but loving support person
CPAP machine
Medication, in original packaging
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Mon 08 Sep 2008, 1:49 pm

I found breath spray was really good as I couldn't get the horrible taste out of my mouth.

Subject: Re: What do I take to hospital? Sun 24 Aug 2008, 2:55 pm

A really, really large lightweight robe

Subject: What do I take to hospital? Mon 09 Jun 2008, 9:43 am

Ok here's a list of ideas for those wanting to know what to take on that big day!!

Sleep Mask, or Eye Mask,
Ear Plugs,
Lip Balm.
All of your prescription medicines in their original packaging.
Any X-rays or test results from pre-op banding consultations.
CPAP machine and mask if you use one.
Own soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner
Hair brush or comb.
Toothpaste, tooth brush. Mouthwash
Cotton undies.
Warm bed socks (with sticky feet if you plan to walk in them, be aware some hospitals will NOT let you walk around in teds you need slippers or bed socks with sticky feet over them)
Sports top/bra or bra with no wire.
Nighties.
Loose clothes for the trip home.
Slip on shoes.
Ipod/mp3 player.
A book or magazine.
Glasses (spectacles)
Wallet.
Pillow- extra comfort and drive home.
Mobile phone and charger
Camera for those attractive gown shots
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

Some other ideas are:
Portable DVD Player,
Laptop-especially for the bored but loving support person
CPAP machine
Medication, in original packaging
TV guide
Pen & paper
Moisturiser
Chewing gum
Cardigan

NB: It may be advisable to call and ask the hospital in advance if they allow some of the above mentioned items, such as electronics. You may also need to check if they allow internet access also.
I will edit this list as more items are added. Thanks team for all your input!!

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