Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:33 pm
I actually have a few more, prompted by the suggestions of others ...
* Actually if you use tampons take some of those in, if they are looking at your urine (post catheter removal) it can be useful to be able to demonstrate it is a period not a bleed (tampons are generally banned from hospitals so you would not be able to get any from them). But ask before you use them.
* I find the warm environment of hospitals gives me a 'stuffy' nose - so an olbas inhaler is helpful to clear my nose - and like Jen says lipbalm is a must.
* I didn't use my own PJ's for a while as I was having scans etc almost every day - just got 2 gowns and used them back to back (also saved on a dressing gown)
* Now is not the time for your la perla knickers - stick to the Bridget Jones variety, and make sure they are comfy
* If people want to bring you food in hospital, ask them not to bring choccies, but salty snacks (crisps/ savory biscuits etc) as the saltiness helps make you thirsty and that helps your fluid intake.
I should probably not admit this, but a week post tx I did a bunk from hospital and went to the hairdresser to get my (long) hair washed and dried, and also a mini facial/pedicure. I was exhausted afterwards but felt 100% more comfortable than before. I would not recommend this but perhaps ask a friend to help do something similar in hospital!
* Actually if you use tampons take some of those in, if they are looking at your urine (post catheter removal) it can be useful to be able to demonstrate it is a period not a bleed (tampons are generally banned from hospitals so you would not be able to get any from them). But ask before you use them.
* I find the warm environment of hospitals gives me a 'stuffy' nose - so an olbas inhaler is helpful to clear my nose - and like Jen says lipbalm is a must.
* I didn't use my own PJ's for a while as I was having scans etc almost every day - just got 2 gowns and used them back to back (also saved on a dressing gown)
* Now is not the time for your la perla knickers - stick to the Bridget Jones variety, and make sure they are comfy
* If people want to bring you food in hospital, ask them not to bring choccies, but salty snacks (crisps/ savory biscuits etc) as the saltiness helps make you thirsty and that helps your fluid intake.
I should probably not admit this, but a week post tx I did a bunk from hospital and went to the hairdresser to get my (long) hair washed and dried, and also a mini facial/pedicure. I was exhausted afterwards but felt 100% more comfortable than before. I would not recommend this but perhaps ask a friend to help do something similar in hospital!