Hello all!
Can anyone give me a little information about what goes on with same day surgery? My surgeon agrees to let me try for it, and I agreed if it doesn't work out to stay overnight.
What I can't seem to find anywhere is what to take to the hospital for same day. Are the clothes I came in with enough? Extra undies? Cell phone?
My little folder says to bring a robe for overnights. Do I need one for same day?
If I wind up staying over, do I need my own pajamas? I was planning on packing a little bag and leaving it in the car, and DH could bring it to me if I need to stay.
And how about your SO or whoever? What did they do all day? I need to be there at 730, surgery at 1030. I'm fine with DH basically dropping me off and coming back to get me later. He feels better sticking around but with the covid precautions that's going to be a long day for him, sitting around in a mask watching HGTV in the waiting area. Especially since he is definitely not a sit still type guy. We live about 30 miles/40 minutes from the hospital, so would like to minimize trips. We also have animals to care for. What worked for you?
Thanks so much for any input. I had my prehab day today, and surgery is Tuesday. None of the folks I talked to at the various offices were helpful about any of this, and there isn't anything on the hospital's website. GAH! They tell what *not* to bring, but nothing about what I might need.
Can anyone give me a little information about what goes on with same day surgery? My surgeon agrees to let me try for it, and I agreed if it doesn't work out to stay overnight.
What I can't seem to find anywhere is what to take to the hospital for same day. Are the clothes I came in with enough? Extra undies? Cell phone?
My little folder says to bring a robe for overnights. Do I need one for same day?
If I wind up staying over, do I need my own pajamas? I was planning on packing a little bag and leaving it in the car, and DH could bring it to me if I need to stay.
And how about your SO or whoever? What did they do all day? I need to be there at 730, surgery at 1030. I'm fine with DH basically dropping me off and coming back to get me later. He feels better sticking around but with the covid precautions that's going to be a long day for him, sitting around in a mask watching HGTV in the waiting area. Especially since he is definitely not a sit still type guy. We live about 30 miles/40 minutes from the hospital, so would like to minimize trips. We also have animals to care for. What worked for you?
Thanks so much for any input. I had my prehab day today, and surgery is Tuesday. None of the folks I talked to at the various offices were helpful about any of this, and there isn't anything on the hospital's website. GAH! They tell what *not* to bring, but nothing about what I might need.