Re: Surgery Tuesday...WOW!!

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Bonnie,

You'll rest so much better at home. I'm glad you don't have to do the hotel

thing.

I took my own p.j.s, but I don't think I ended up wearing them. BUT...I

would definitely take some. The problem is that the i.v. lines don't let

you wear a regular gown or shirt (for long). A robe works for the short

time you're up and walking, but unless you i.v.s get taken out, you probably

won't be able to wear your on jammies. The hospital DOES have BIG...I mean

BIG! gowns...but you have to make sure they have the right size for you.

They put a regular one on me the second day and it was o.k., but not nearly

as nice and roomy as the big ones, so make sure they get you the right size

gown and you should be comfortable. Another trick is to wear two

gowns...one worn the regular way and the other worn as a 'robe'.

Anyway...you get the idea.

Hugs,

Merritt

Re: Re: Surgery Tuesday...WOW!!

>Merritt-

>Thanks so much- I will be going home since I live in Cary- only a 30 min

>drive. I forgot about a pillow- I will pack that in the car this

>weekend. Also- I will bring a bigger rode- forgot about that. Did you

>get to use your own pj's??

>Thanks, Bonnie

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