Surgery – What to Pack for the Hospital

Surgery – What to Pack for the Hospital

by | Nov 1, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

A lot of people ask me what they should take to the hospital and I’m never sure how to answer. We are all different and have different needs, but that’s not very helpful, so I’ll give it my best shot. Clothes I don’t normally bring much because...
Surgery – What to Do Before

Surgery – What to Do Before

by | Oct 25, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

Get Healthy No matter what your condition, nor your type surgery, eating well and exercising will only help with your recovery. Talk to your doctor though. This is not the time to train for a marathon, or go on a cleanse. Your body is vulnerable. Ask your doctor what...
So You Need Surgery – Preparing Your Home

So You Need Surgery – Preparing Your Home

by | Oct 11, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

What Do You Need? Every time I have had surgery my needs were slightly different, and they depended largely on both my circumstances and the terms of my recovery. Will someone be with me or will I be alone? Did I live in a house with stairs, or an apartment with an...
So You Need Surgery – Preparing Yourself

So You Need Surgery – Preparing Yourself

by | Oct 3, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

The Hardest Part – My Emotions So the hardest part of facing surgery for me is the “Here we go again” syndrome. I feel overwhelmed by everything that is to come. Many feel overwhelmed because they don’t know what to expect; I am not sure which...
So You Need Surgery – The Hospital Screening

So You Need Surgery – The Hospital Screening

by | Sep 26, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

Be Prepared for Lots of Questions Before surgeries, I am always asked to go into the hospital for a pre-operative interview.  This meeting is often done in multiple parts and can take several hours.  Depending on the hospital, you may not see anyone from your medical...