Here come the questions.......

[gaelic girl]

Hi Guys
Nerves are not too good and i need a cigarette ha ha so thought i would distarct myself and ask my questions now. Quite happy thanks to previous thread as to what i need to take into hospital with me. What i would like to ask is what are the essentials i need to have waiting for me at home for the 1st 24 hours? Secondly what do the hospital( Mr Ammori at Spire Manchester) send you away with? Thanks in advance
Allie xx

 

[ladybird_gal]

Mine was at Walsall Manor so I can't help you directly. All I'd say about immediate needs is...
A pillow to put across the tummy to protect it from the seatbelt for going home.
Someone at home to be there for you for at least a week preferably a fortnight.
variety of thin soups - that can be strained initially
sugar free jelly (a good way of getting fluids in)

 

[thinkbethin]

A comfy bed lol?? Seriously though make sure you have plenty of pillows to prop you up.xx

 

[gaelic girl]

Thanks guys. Can i drink sugar free squash have a struggle with water really don't like it much xx

 

[thinkbethin]

I think you can but I'm a bander so take no notice of me lolxx

 

[phatmomma]

Thanks guys. Can i drink sugar free squash have a struggle with water really don't like it much xx

Thanks for asking that one, i am not a lover of water.... if i have too it will be well iced lol

oh yes and good luck giving up the fags, i don't but my mom is a real addict..

 

[shelbell]

Yes, sugar free squash is fine. I got a variety of flavours as found I got bored easily! Immediately post op I lived on smooth soups, low sugar yoghurts, low sugar actimel type stuff and milky drinks.

I had a V Pillow which was fabulous for post op sleeping.

 

[gaelic girl]

Thanks again guys really appreciate the advice will keep a note of all your suggestions xx

 

[baby jayne]

Good Luck GG with your Op, Mr Amouri is fab, and the Anethetist he uses puts your mind at rest pre-op.

 

[Snowcrystal]

Thanks guys. Can i drink sugar free squash have a struggle with water really don't like it much xx

Hey, not long now...You are going in on the same day as my appointment...I'll be thinking of you.

There are some lovely flavoured waters out there that are sugar free!

Good luck

(((hugs)))

 

[gaelic girl]

Thanks Snow crystal hope it goes well for both of us on the day xx

 

[phatgirl]

Benefiber (to help prevent constipation or diarreah, just add a spoon a day to any beverage), windeze or peppermint tea for trapped wind, sugar free ice lollies to help keep you hydrated, sports-type bottle with a measure on the side to keep track of you fluid intake and a diary to log everything down in like you food & fluid intake, your meds, whatever.

Best of luck!
Nic

 

[gaelic girl]

Nic
Thanks for that was worried that i did'nt know the names of the medication i needed and thanks too for all the others tips going out shopping this weekend so list is looking better now x