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Hospital Packing

Hanni
over 1 year ago

Hi everyone,

I'm more just looking for some advice!

I have a pre planned admission into hospital for health reasons and also to get a PEG tube fitted with the admission lasting around 3-4 weeks at most.

I know it may be silly of me to ask but does anyone have any things that they recomened I take with me (I would take my weighted blanket but I'm unsure if this is even allowed in general hospitals). This is my first admission post asd diagnosis but overall I'm just really anxious and stressed at the thought of it that my intial instinct is to pack and bring everything as a 'just in case' situation but that's probably not feasible.

Thank you in advance 

Parents
  • over 1 year ago

    I personally would take anything that bought me comfort, safety and calmness - mine would be very different to yours im sure. But have a think about it and make sure you take it. Hospital can be a difficult time as you’re not in your own surroundings and coping being with other people around you. So anything that would help - whether it’s fidget toys, a soft toy, a certain cup, particular smells, photos, colouring books etc. make sure you take it with you. 
    Have a think about what stresses you out, like if it’s noise related take some ear plugs and headphones. If you need certain conditions to sleep think about an eye mask for example. I don’t see why they wouldn’t allow your weighted blanket - why don’t you ask? 
    I wouldn’t worry about taking too much stuff, I think they’d prefer you to be as comfortable as possible during your stay (I may have that totally wrong!) 

    hope it goes well :) 

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  • over 1 year ago

    I personally would take anything that bought me comfort, safety and calmness - mine would be very different to yours im sure. But have a think about it and make sure you take it. Hospital can be a difficult time as you’re not in your own surroundings and coping being with other people around you. So anything that would help - whether it’s fidget toys, a soft toy, a certain cup, particular smells, photos, colouring books etc. make sure you take it with you. 
    Have a think about what stresses you out, like if it’s noise related take some ear plugs and headphones. If you need certain conditions to sleep think about an eye mask for example. I don’t see why they wouldn’t allow your weighted blanket - why don’t you ask? 
    I wouldn’t worry about taking too much stuff, I think they’d prefer you to be as comfortable as possible during your stay (I may have that totally wrong!) 

    hope it goes well :) 

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