Overnight Bag Worries

[It's about Me 142]

Tomorrow is the day I am worried about this and I don't know why? My husband has to work tomorrow (he just started a new job and could not get off to take me) so my brother in law is driving me to the hospital. I will have my overnight bag but I'm so worried about what will happen to it while I am in surgery, you know my wallet and personal items will be in there what do they do with our stuff when we don't have someone there waiting?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Only take a picture ID, don't take your wallet. Don't wear jewelry. Only pack your needed items - lip balm, slippers, robe, comfy clothes for ride home - soft bra, undies, sweats/workout pants, top, cell phone and charger. Turn phone off and bury it in the bag - or give it to your BIL until he gets off work.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

21 minutes ago, It's about Me said:

Tomorrow is the day I am worried about this and I don't know why? My husband has to work tomorrow (he just started a new job and could not get off to take me) so my brother in law is driving me to the hospital. I will have my overnight bag but I'm so worried about what will happen to it while I am in surgery, you know my wallet and personal items will be in there what do they do with our stuff when we don't have someone there waiting?

They put my stuff in the bottom of my bed and I was moved to the same bed after the operating table, which followed me to the recovery and my room. I'd say to empty out your wallet of all but necessary things. I wouldn't leave any cash or credit cards. You can even just have a wristlet with your insurance card and drivers license.

[CaribeRidge 104]

I am also worried about this. How much sleep do you actually get at the hospital after the surgery. I would like to bring my tablet with me and was thinking that when I sleep and I'm alone, I could just put it under the sheet and my legs. Think that might be feasible?

[Bryn910 519]

They will tell your bro in law to keep the bag until you are in your own room. So only take your ID, insurance card and any form of payment if you have a copay with you when you register.

after you register, your bro in law will hold onto these things. He can actually keep your bag in the car until they notify him of your room number and from there he can bring it to you.

The clothes you will take off (that you’re wearing) will either go off to your bro in law if he comes back to the set up room with you or they will take and put In operating room and then put it on your bed (after they transfer you from operating room table to bed).

they will want your bro In law to take your things so they don’t get lost in translation and they aren’t responsible.

The only thing I brought back with me was my cpap that followed with me to my room and through recovery. It was labeled

Edited May 15, 2018 by Bryn910

[TakingABreak 2,733]

5 minutes ago, CaribeRidge said:

I am also worried about this. How much sleep do you actually get at the hospital after the surgery. I would like to bring my tablet with me and was thinking that when I sleep and I'm alone, I could just put it under the sheet and my legs. Think that might be feasible?

I brought my iPad and I had a TV in my room, but I didn't touch either one the whole time I was there, which was 5 days. I was up walking the halls or sleeping. It's not a bad idea, but I'd def have your brother in law hold onto that until you get to your room.

[Frustr8 7,886]

All good ideas but Bryn910 hit it perfect in my book. Hey don't obsess and get your self in a stew today, okay? I'd trade places with you in a ❤beat, although mine will probably take place next month, I am impatient. I started my journey in August 2015, not quite over yet. I may be a direct descendant of the Hebrew children wandering in the desert year after year after year. I'm sure my anscestoress was complaining too. She would be saying "We didn't have it all that bad in Egypt. Then, Avram, you had to listen to that Moses. Now we're going around and circles in this desert. Sand in my clothes,sand in my sandels, the children are all turning wild, not being,in civilization. Mama was right, she said you'd never amount to much. I want to go back home!" That was Frust8 the First, way back in history. And here I am shouting "Surgery and Surgery now" Guess you don't fall too far from your family tree.
So smile,relax and tomorrow is going to be the start of very good things in your life. And next month if mine still happens you can yell Yippee with me.😝

[sillykitty 10,781]

I think you are worrying for nothing.

I came alone to the hospital, I took a Lyft. I brought my wallet, iPad, phone. When it was time for surgery the nurse put everything into a plastic bag marked it with my name and patient IDand taped it closed. It was in my new room when I came out of recovery, no problem at all

[It's about Me 142]

Thanks all, I am ready for my day at the races LOL

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hey@It's about Me, I need an update, how are you doing 2 days afterwards? Did things go good, are you still in hospital🏥 or home🏡? I know it's only been a couple days, but, doggone it, I miss your cheery posts😕

[CaribeRidge 104]

16 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Hey@It's about Me, I need an update, how are you doing 2 days afterwards? Did things go good, are you still in hospital🏥 or home🏡? I know it's only been a couple days, but, doggone it, I miss your cheery posts😕

yes please! an update. What an exciting time for you. Hope all went well and you are not in too much pain.

[MedicVSG 30]

On 5/15/2018 at 10:37 AM, Frustr8 said:

All good ideas but Bryn910 hit it perfect in my book. Hey don't obsess and get your self in a stew today, okay? I'd trade places with you in a ❤beat, although mine will probably take place next month, I am impatient. I started my journey in August 2015, not quite over yet. I may be a direct descendant of the Hebrew children wandering in the desert year after year after year. I'm sure my anscestoress was complaining too. She would be saying "We didn't have it all that bad in Egypt. Then, Avram, you had to listen to that Moses. Now we're going around and circles in this desert. Sand in my clothes,sand in my sandels, the children are all turning wild, not being,in civilization. Mama was right, she said you'd never amount to much. I want to go back home!" That was Frust8 the First, way back in history. And here I am shouting "Surgery and Surgery now" Guess you don't fall too far from your family tree.
So smile,relax and tomorrow is going to be the start of very good things in your life. And next month if mine still happens you can yell Yippee with me.😝

We are a stiff necked people.

[magpie26 244]

On 5/15/2018 at 11:38 AM, CaribeRidge said:

I am also worried about this. How much sleep do you actually get at the hospital after the surgery. I would like to bring my tablet with me and was thinking that when I sleep and I'm alone, I could just put it under the sheet and my legs. Think that might be feasible?

I was there just one night. I brought !I cell and my kindle, I slept pretty much the entire time during the day, at night I was sort of awake but I just walked and I was bradychardic so I was on oxygen most of the night (my meds, NOT surgery related they slow my heartbeat way down) I brought my basically for my husband. I'm generally youre pretty doped up