what to expect (generally)

[kneeper]

Mine had me leave them at home too. I had one prescription that they somehow didn't have in stock so they let me bring it in, but it had to be checked out by the pharmacist and have a hospital label put on it.

 

[Eeek]

It‘s pretty standard in the US to not bring your meds with you. Preventing error is a big thing, and this can be a source of error. My husband is from the Netherlands and when his dad first went into the hospital with his own meds years ago, I thought it was bizarre. Now it just seems another way to do it.

At the pre op the docs carefully review your meds.

Differences are interesting though.

 

[VonnieN]

In Switzerland, where I live, you bring your own meds to the hospital and you take them yourself. I got my pain meds and anti-thrombosis meds from the nurse. It‘s good because you get to take your meds, not a substitute because the hospital doesn‘t have x or y drug, and I guess it keeps down cost.

When you leave the hospital after a TKR, you walk out with your crutches. No wheel chairs unless absolutely necessary.

same in Australia I am expected to go home on crutches around day three or four. don't know about the meds but I do have to take my thyroxinecwith me.

 

[Celle]

I think it's pretty standard practice for the hospital to dispense your medications while you're a patient. They do need to know exactly what medications you take, and when.
While you are in hospital, they are responsible for your health and allowing you to take your own medications could create problems.