Overnight Hospital stays

Hi  . For an overnight stay you don't really need to take much and a small light bag should do. I just had a back pack. Toiletries, slippers, maybe a dressing gown (I never needed one), phone etc. A few snacks and drinks. I was in a hospital gown all the time. I am sure others will have some ideas. Best wishes.

Thanks for replying. Big help. 

Hi Mack, I also take a backpack. I take a lightweight dressing gown but like rily never use it. Definitely something to read, as well as the phone. I usually treat myself to a magazine or the day's newspaper. Toiletries, toothbrush/paste etc. I also took my own hand towel and flannel. Can't remember if I needed it. In my experience most folk do stay in for the night after first TURBT. I had a catheter in over the first night so they could monitor urine/blood etc. Since then I've had at least 4 more TURBTs and gone home same day each time. When are you booked for? Keep us posted on your progress. Love Hx

For TURBT I just had a small bag (like a large handbag) with change of underwear, essential toiletries, spec case and I think I took a book (which I didn't open). The hosp will often provide a plastic bag for your belongings to transfer with you, and if needed, a tray for watch & specs. Unless you really want your phone, not needed as you can use a hosp phone to summon transport. I felt quite unwell and stayed in overnight, but don't recall using my toiletries at all. You could probably use one of those semi fabric bags that supermarkets sell for your groceries.

That’s a great idea actually. Never thought about that.  I have hessian bags that will do the trick. 

Hi Mac,

You won't need much at all. Just take the basics in a small bag and keep it simple. Incase you need a temporary  catheter afterwards (had for a week after first TURBT, but removed a few hours afrer my second TURBT)  some comfortable loose fitting trousers / tracksuit or yoga pants to give you access to the leg bag. Elastic draw Flip flops, Dont forget Presciption medicines. A bottle of water is important. While the hospital gives you cups, i like to be more self sufficient to avoid asking for water all the time.

Macmillian have a great booklet online elesewhere on this websife about the procedure and what to expect and I sugest avoiding an internet search 

I hope it goes well fot you. 

That’s helpful, thanks. I’ll be sure to take in my bottle of water. Maybe even two. 
 Only very recently having joined this website I’ve been very grateful for all the replies I have received. However, I did not (ugh! Thick) realise there was so much more to the website than this wonderful group. I was posting questions to the group that, had I realized the breadth of information and help on the website before this, I would have most certainly, not having yet stepped on the bus for travel and still struggling with what route to take once I am given the journey’s final destination, as I am now doing, used.

 Thanks to all for putting up with me. Hope to chat again once I am on the bus.

It is daunting at first and and often good to ask away as things come up that you han't thaught of from people here. Never be afraid to ask. 

We are also lucky that there is so much specific 'high protein' resource avaiable here. Fight Bladder Cancer charity also has alot of easy to access booklets you can open directly on therewebsite. 

I hope all goes well with your TURBT. Follow the nurses advice. I forgot to add, a small notbook and pen is handy to write things down. The advice they gave me after TURBT is to drink plenty of water in small frequent sips and standing helps with the flow.

Afterwards, soup, salad and veggies are good I also need some good laxatives for a few days after to avoid pushing too hard and the GA makes me abit constipated. 

All the best.