Have you Ever Been in the HOSPITAL.....???

Question

And did you have anyone go with you to keep you company? Did you go alone? What was that like - did someone stay by your bedside and make sure you were comfy? Tell me about it please?

I was in the hospital once - and my mom, dad and boyfriend stayed there all day - even though they only let one in the room with me at a time. Later when I was in my room and done with surgery they all came in and they were so great. I loved them so much more after that and have gone to the hospital for them ever since. It is so nice to have someone there with you to keep you company while waiting for the nurses and doctors to do their work.

Answer 1

Only when I had my baby & between my husband & my mom I was never alone. One of them was always there with me. :-)

Answer 2

Lots of times.

It is a good idea to have someone with you that you trust esp. if you are going to have surgery because you will be groggy and out of it and in some pain afterwards and that person can be an advocate for you, making sure you have the right meds and all the attention from the docs and nurses you deserve.

If you are in because you are just really sick, though, sometimes you don't want anybody there because then you have to put on the "happy face" and act like you feel better than you do, and plus you get little enough sleep with the nurses taking vital signs every hour or so.

It depends on the circumstances. I think if you want someone there, you should ask for the company. Don't be afraid that you are "putting someone out" by asking. Most people are glad to help, and looking for a way to help, and it makes them happy to be needed.

If you can't find anybody, come back here, and I'll see if I can come!!

Answer 3

If I had something SERIOUS- someone was always with me.
Otherwise- when I was young my parents would come after work to visit- or when I was older my boyfriend/husband. Hospitals have visiting hours- so unless something major is going on visitors usually need to leave by 8 pm. That's kind of the sad time.
A few times I had a room mate and would talk with them- but if I was alone- I'd just watch TV or write in my journal or wander the halls- if I could. People would talk then.
The nurses comein alot too- so you don't really have a lot of quiet time.

It seems your going in for something? I hope your OK and not feeling to scared or alone.

HUGS!

Answer 4

I gather you are quite young. I have been in the hospital numerous times and each time was different. Since they don't keep you in the hospital as long now you are home in no time. When I was younger my Mom was there. As I got older, obviously she wasn't. When you are put to sleep for surgery, you wake up and don't even realize that you were out. Once you wake up, you are so sleepy you won't care who is there. Once you are feeling better there are a lot of people around, sometimes family and/or friends or there are people that work at the hospital that will see you. Don't be frightened. I have already been in twice this year and have to go back for surgery on Nov. 21st. If you want to contact me direct with any questions about your concerns, please do so. Take care..........doglover Di

Answer 5

Three times. Once as a kid, and my parents came up when they could. Twice as an adult...once I had someone there most of the time, the other I was there by myself.

It varies greatly with the hospital. I've been in one awful one, and if it's an awful one......and you're there alone, then you're pretty much on your own. Most of the hospitals keep their staff short, so they barely have time to do what they HAVE to do...let alone actually lend much comfort to people. Fewer staff, more patients per staff member translates to higher profits.

If you're there alone and it's nothing major, then it's not too bad. However, if you actually need care, it can be pretty bleak. You'll be lucky to get your meds on time.

If it's a good hospital, and they are still around....it's not too bad.

Answer 6

I have been in so many times I should own the hospital. I have to go at least twice a year for heart cathes, and i had six miscarriages and seven children. I had my legiment severed in one of my legs,. and my appendix removed ,and yes I have had company each time. Sometimes you wish you were alone just to rest. Honey I hope all goes well with you, and you have the company that you need. God will be there with you also. I will say a prayer for you. God Bless you my dear. Not to worry, all will come out well.

Answer 7

You have seen the best side of being hospitalized.
We had a wreck in August this year, except for the seat belts we would have been killed.
The hospital we were taken to couldn't have been worse.
They let my wife wait in the hall outside of the emergency room for 5 hours with no care.(With broken bones) And they sent her home with them.
I was held in a storage room for most of that time also with no care.
I won't go on because this is a case that is still pending against the trucking company who's driver hit us.
Just be happy you had the best of care.................

Answer 8

Yes, I had heart surgery in Aug. Everyone was really great there. All the nurses were so sweet, and nice; even the doctors. Even though it was heart surgery. It wasn't a bad experience.

Answer 9

I have been in the hospital several times. I had visitors but on one stayed there the whole time. Mostly you just want to sleep and be left alone.

Answer 10

Before smoking weed cured my asthma, i used to have attacks and go to hospital and my mum would come with me and stay the night and stuff. It happened alot but i was very young and that's all i remember. Oh and i sometimes got a toy if i was good!

Answer 11

i was in the hospital when i gave birth to my son. no one was really there. my hubby HATES hospitals and was there when he could be, but it wasn't often. no one stays in there with you. they checked on me because i had to feed the baby every 3 hours, but other than that they leave you alone. there is a call button to contact the nurses if you need anything.