I didnt use it at all others did is a bit expensive though if you in 3 days i was lucky the first day i went in the previous patient had paid up til the end of that day, i had my ipod, soduku book, magazines, couldn't be bothered with any really just chatted with others on ward. day after my op went up to the next bays to see the other girl who had the same op on the same day i was the fittest out of all of us. I may just be too nosey like, i am a people watcher i get fascinated by them, mannerisms etc. Its amazing the range op folks you meet in hospital, staff included. think you can pay for tv using your credit card, the phone is attached too it so you can put the money on by phoning them has instructions on. good luck xx