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Surgery Day – Hospital Check-In

by Amy | Nov 8, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

All hospitals have their own process, but it is pretty common to be asked to check-in two to three hours before your scheduled surgery. Be on time; this scheduling provides some latitude for things to go wrong, but mostly it is to give enough time for you to sign...

Surgery – What to Pack for the Hospital

by Amy | Nov 1, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

A lot of people ask me what they should take to the hospital and I’m never sure how to answer. We are all different and have different needs, but that’s not very helpful, so I’ll give it my best shot. Clothes I don’t normally bring much because...

Surgery – What to Do Before

by Amy | Oct 25, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

Get Healthy No matter what your condition, nor your type surgery, eating well and exercising will only help with your recovery. Talk to your doctor though. This is not the time to train for a marathon, or go on a cleanse. Your body is vulnerable. Ask your doctor what...

So You Need Surgery – Preparing Family and Friends

by Amy | Oct 18, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

First you’ve gotten your head around the fact that you need surgery, and what that entails. Then you’ve figured out what you need and want in order to get through it all. Now it’s time to tell others. Family Your family is going to be worried....

So You Need Surgery – Preparing Your Home

by Amy | Oct 11, 2016 | Hospitals & Doctors

What Do You Need? Every time I have had surgery my needs were slightly different, and they depended largely on both my circumstances and the terms of my recovery. Will someone be with me or will I be alone? Did I live in a house with stairs, or an apartment with an...