What would be your 'must haves' for an overnight stay in hospital?

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   Pauline Davenportposted 11 years ago

   What would be your 'must haves' for an overnight stay in hospital?

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   D.Juris Stetserposted 11 years ago

   I have what my Dr. laughingly calls "/White Coat Syndrome", which means any time I have to see him or go to the hospital, (once a year, max), i get myself in such a panic, Blood pressure shoots up sky high.  Now, even for only an office visit, and especially if I ever had to stay overnight, I'd grab a bunch of my favorite mystery novels.  I can get so into them,  the world "out there' just doesn;t exist! Blood pressure normalizes, and I am totally relaxed again.  I know most others will come up with slippers, nighties, etc,  for me, they're all a given.  My main anchor is a   mystery novel.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh bless you D.Juris Stetser. It must be awful for you getting so anxious. Good books have helped take my mind off things too over the years - brilliant anchors aren't they? Thanks for your contribution and stopping by

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   sord87posted 11 years ago

   I don't carry a 'home' to hospital,I am comfortable with the hospital facilities.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's great sord87 - thanks for stopping by

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   LadyLolaposted 11 years ago

   Toothbrush, toothpaste,clean underwear...are snacks allowed?

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It depends what you're in for - if you're 'nil-by-mouth' then a definite 'no I guess, but check out the hospital policy otherwise. Thanks for stopping by LadyLola ( you could maybe sneak a snack in though.....lol)

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   connorjposted 11 years ago

   
   
   I would need some excellent books to read; if I can get lost in books it would indeed take my mind away from any unhealthy compulsions/fears like catheter installation...

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      ooooh not nice a catheterisation, but necessary at times eh? I'm with you on the book front connorj - I get lost in books; and the diagram is brilliant. Thanks for stopping by and contributing

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   rockinjoeposted 11 years ago

   Maybe they've got wireless. Take a laptop. I'd be lost without mine.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I'd be lost without mine too rockinjoe - thanks for stopping by

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   Rhonda_Mposted 11 years ago

   My cellphone, tablet, Netflix subscription, airtime, music, not much else to do but lie there in the hospital and check out until it's over. The rest is details.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for contributing Rhonda. good to be able to take a bit of your own world into hospital with you, let them do what they have to do then go home - good answer

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   puspenduseoposted 11 years ago

   Clean Dress,clean environment and  a laptop this help me to survive in hospital.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks puspenduseo- good survival techniques! Thanks for stopping by and contributing

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   Barbara Kayposted 11 years ago

   Clean clothing for the next day and something to read. My laptop would be included if allowed. The hospital usually provides toothpaste and toothbrushes. They provide a tiny comb. If you are taking medications for something other than you are being treated for, sometimes they expect you to provide them yourself.

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      Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for stopping by and contributing Barbara - re the drugs - I din't realise that you had to provide your own drugs now - a cost saving excersise do you tink?

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    fpherj48posted 11 years ago

    comfy night gown, slippers, toothbrush and paste.....books magazines and crossword puzzles.... I'm good!

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       Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       thanks for that fpherj48, and I definitely concur with the books and puzzles

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    shara63posted 11 years ago

    My cell phone, cash card, tooth brush, paste, soap, a set of inner wears, books/magazines, and an extra clean sheat !

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       Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Love the idea of the extra clean sheet Shara63 - I would never have thought of that at all. Thanks for stopping by and contributing

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    Bobski606posted 11 years ago

    I actually have a pre-made list of what I take since I could be rushed in at anytime. It includes toiletries, books, my own pjs, dressing gown and a set of clean clothes. The book and dressing gown are priorities though because the hospital provides pretty much everything else.

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       Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Bobski- I really wish I could be so organised. Good luck for your next stay in hospital and thanks for stopping by

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    dsaltmerposted 11 years ago

    Pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers, toilet bag (I much prefer my own to anything the hospital has!!). Book or magazine (reading glasses!), and my phone (media player part - with a movie or 2 loaded up, music too) and earphones. You can't expect much sleep, so it's best to have diversions like these. Change of clothes for home. Think that's it.

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       Pauline Davenportposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Nice concise list dsaltmer. It must be difficult to sleep in hospital with all the activity that goes on even at night - and good to get home again eh?

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