Hospital bag just in case

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Hi everyone 

Hope you are doing well in your journey.

I want to have a bag ready to grab for the hospital if need be ( hopefully not needed) . Treatment starts next week so trying to get myself organised.

is there anything in particular you would suggest to put in it ? 
Ta Michelle x

  • Hopefully if you are having the standard chemo/radiotherapy then you won’t need a hospital stay. But when I had an operation a few years ago the game changer for me was those little bottles of Robinson squash that you can squirt into a glass of water. Warm water isn’t particularly nice to drink so flavouring it without having to have a huge bottle to knock over was good for me. 

    Also earplugs - hospitals are very noisy! 

    I took a pair of hotel freeby slippers too, which were great to have and easy to slip on and off. 

    Good luck with your treatment. I’ve completed 18 of the standard 28 treatments. Feels like the end is finally in sight! xx

  • Hi  

    Like  has said you won't need a hospital stay, but if for some reason you do i would say pack water wipes and a good book. Good luck for next week. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Hi Michelle

    Something to pass the time would be my priority but really hope you don’t need to be admitted, and good luck with your treatment next week hope all goes well.

    Monty xx

  • Hello  

    Some good ideas from fellow forum members, I would add a mobile charger!  But hopefully you won't need a hospital stay.

    Will be thinking of you next week, please let us know how you get on.

    Irene xx