Ask for pain medication before it gets unbearable, sometimes it takes a little bit to get your pain medication.Remember that you are not the only patient on the floor, so if you have to share a room, keep the visitors at bay. Depending on what you are going to have done and what time of day, the nurses will have you get up and walk, as soon as possible( it helps prevent pneumonia), if a health care worker comes in your room, make sure they are washing their hands, especially before they touch you. You probably are not going to get much sleep in the hospital, you blood pressure will be checked every four hours for at least the first 24 hours after surgery. Ask questions!
2007-03-02 16:03:56
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answered by JNS 5
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You will probably stay in bed most of the time. You have a small table with water and you may be allowed to have your own snacks or frit juice or soda.
There is often a tv for you to watch or you can get magazines to read.
There is a button to call a nurse if you need anything. They may want to help you walk to the bathroom at first.
You may sleep a lot but the nurses come regularly to check your blood pressure and temperature.
You may be in a room with a few other people, they will all be the same sex you are. The nurse will close curtains around your bed if you need privacy for anything. If you are a child then you may be in a pediatric ward with other children.
Its nothing to worry about.
2007-03-02 22:46:59
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answered by mark 6
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I was in only 1 night. Bring a easy book or two. Mostly you're going to want to sleep, not talk. Tell your visitors to keep talking if they want; you'll just wave your hand a bit to show you're listening.
Some hospitals have people who will read to you.
Your doctor may want to you walk a bit, after the first day or two. For this you will need some help. After a 5 minute walk around the halls, I was ready for a 3 hour nap.
2007-03-02 22:33:52
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answered by morningfoxnorth 6
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Prepare your psyche, now. Read some pleasantly picturesque books in anticipation of the anesthesia. Enjoy the ride. Relax, let go, survive the experience.
Your schedule will be based on a protocol. Understand that each of your actions will be measured and compared to a norm. Strive to reflect back the most beneficial appearance so as to help them with your prognosis.
2007-03-03 04:12:23
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answered by Wonka 5
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just like staying in some kinda hotel, but your movements may be physically restricted. A nurse may come check on you every few hours and feed you the medication you may require. You will get room service as well, hopefully lots of visitors too !
2007-03-02 22:37:26
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answered by PikC 5
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