Any tips for a hospital stay?

Savvy_Sue

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

Didn't know about Primark btw, but I don't think there's one near me. In fact, there's nothing near me now lol, but I see references to Primark now and then and some people seem to look down on the place. Wherever it is That'll teach me not to believe everything I read

Well, whatever anyone says about Primark, it's CHEAP. Some of what they sell is also tacky, ghastly, hideous. And the quality's not brilliant and a bit variable. I wouldn't always admit to buying clothes from there for myself, but if someone says "What lovely trousers!", then I will. I'm often in there buying underwear for work (probably best not to ask!) - 7 pairs of knickers for £4, 5 pairs for socks for £2, matching bra and pants for £4. Why pay more?

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

But back on track. Have to agree with Luis about the scarves. How about practising beforehand with some nice pashmina type things? Maybe knotted at the side that won't hurt? I'm sure the nurses will know what I'm talking about, or I'll try and find a picture of what I mean. Trendy type stuff Like retro 40's. (I'm only guessing there - I'm not that old btw lol).

I already have a selection of scarves, different shapes, so I shall start practising now. I do a good "Queen walking round her estates on a cold winter morning" variation, and also "Russian peasant woman down the market" with square ones. Will see what can be achieved with the long ones: have a gorgeous gold chiffon, free with Prima or some such last winter, and a pink one (of course) which usually lives in my coat pocket for cold days when I've left my hat at home, and a blue crinkly one ... Will also have to match them up with the silk blouses and pj bottoms to work out what goes together, can't be clashing with myself, now can I?

Sofa_Sogood

Thanks Savvy-Sue

At your expense, I've found a small niche

Now will you s*d off to hospital and get back to us all?

P.S. Everything I see that's pink - I think about you! Apart from Primark. (I live in the sticks - sorry lol)

I'm nuts, you're not.

Go to hospital, and soon

And get back soon!

Sofa_Sogood

Savvy_Sue wrote:

Well, whatever anyone says about Primark, it's CHEAP. Some of what they sell is also tacky, ghastly, hideous. And the quality's not brilliant and a bit variable. I wouldn't always admit to buying clothes from there for myself, but if someone says "What lovely trousers!", then I will. I'm often in there buying underwear for work (probably best not to ask!) - 7 pairs of knickers for £4, 5 pairs for socks for £2, matching bra and pants for £4. Why pay more?

I already have a selection of scarves, different shapes, so I shall start practising now. I do a good "Queen walking round her estates on a cold winter morning" variation, and also "Russian peasant woman down the market" with square ones. Will see what can be achieved with the long ones: have a gorgeous gold chiffon, free with Prima or some such last winter, and a pink one (of course) which usually lives in my coat pocket for cold days when I've left my hat at home, and a blue crinkly one ... Will also have to match them up with the silk blouses and pj bottoms to work out what goes together, can't be clashing with myself, now can I?

Blah blah blah etc.

I didn't know where to snip it, you were waxing so lyrically :rolleyes:

Just dress in pink everything - and good luck

Savvy_Sue

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

Now will you s*d off to hospital and get back to us all?

If only! Phoned the hospital on Friday, got the secretary I know, who is always extra helpful, and she says there are NO operating slots until towards the end of May, and then there's another a fortnight later, but they're not the kind I would normally be booked into, although I was in one of them last time. The consultant has to decide on when I go in, he's not around very much, so all she can do is leave a message saying how p*ssed off I am (helpfully she didn't use those words).

The only good part about that was I felt it gave me time to reduce my medication - if GP agreed - as I was feeling so ghastly. What happens Friday night? My BP is raised. Not hugely, still within acceptable limits, but definitely up on what's become 'normal' for that time of day. Wonder if I'm stressed? :rolleyes:

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

P.S. Everything I see that's pink - I think about you! Apart from Primark. (I live in the sticks - sorry lol)

I'm touched. But it's getting silly now: I've got to get into hospital because I keep going shopping looking for things which might be nice or useful or de-stressing... I bought a pink purse (mine was broken, honest!) and some black silk trousers yesterday!

Sofa_Sogood

My memory does need seeing to .... 4 quid for 7 pairs of knickers? :beer: I missed that the 1st time around.

Good money-saving tip

Btw, I think you'll still be dishing out pink coloured money saving hints for a few weeks judging by what's gone on so far Savvy Sue

But as long as you're ok, I'm ok, and money savers are ok. OK? lol

(I've seen some lovely pink Christmas trees somewhere, but will you be cured by then?

Seriously. Money savers reading this must be wondering what's really wrong with our hospitals ..... again.

Sofa_Sogood

Savvy_Sue wrote:

Wonder if I'm stressed? :rolleyes:

I'm touched. But it's getting silly now: I've got to get into hospital because I keep going shopping looking for things which might be nice or useful or de-stressing... I bought a pink purse (mine was broken, honest!) and some black silk trousers yesterday!

Oh oh. You're so stressed you're gonna look like a cast off for Olivia Newton John in "Grease" if you're shopping for stuff like that :eek:



Have you unpacked everything?

Savvy_Sue

Sofa_Sogood wrote:

Have you unpacked everything?

I never packed it properly: it's a 'work in progress'. But I sorted out the cupboard it's all thrown into the other day so I know I can find it all again now.

Back to Primark knickers. They've actually got some thongs which are £3.50 for 7 pairs, and last time they changed the range I was getting 7 pairs of the 'old' colours for £2! I haven't costed their 'full-size' ones, I prefer significantly more fabric in my undies, really can't imagine how anyone gets through the day in a thong...

Off to take my blood pressure ...

Sofa_Sogood

Well you know what they say about thongs don't you Savvy_Sue?

And I'll have to find one of these Primarks - there'll be one someone near me, I'm sure

But back to the subject in hand.

Have you packed a diary ..........




.............for 2006?

(I'd ask for a pound a day for every day you're waiting!)

ET03

this has been very helpful
my son is due in hospital for a major operation and as he is disabled I will be staying with him to care for him, the ideas here have been great as I will need to pack for us both,
the hospital he is going to is too far away for me to travel home very often

Savvy_Sue

ET03 wrote:

this has been very helpful
my son is due in hospital for a major operation and as he is disabled I will be staying with him to care for him, the ideas here have been great as I will need to pack for us both,
the hospital he is going to is too far away for me to travel home very often

Oh good, I am glad it has been helpful for someone other than me! Hope his op goes well and that your hospital stay is as comfy as possible. I'm still waiting for a date ...

All the best!