ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on September 02, 2009, 12:18:05 am
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I have a fellow AN'er going to house and has asked me for a list of stuff to take. This person is staying at Seton House. We did have a thread on this a year back (or so). Does anyone know that link? ... I am rattling my brain trying to put a list together.
So far I have:
bottled water
Snacks
Chapstick
Nasal strips
Folding packable stool for the shower (in case has balance issues)
DHM
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Hello, funny I was just gonna post this for Cheryl and others as I'm at Seton Hall right now.
Seton Hall is place is comfortable, convenient and quite. However, depending on you and your caretakers needs, some tips and info;
$65 a day (great deal, I think no tax)
Queen bed, with foldout couch, roomy and light. Small sink with mini fridge. Shared refrigerator/micro/toaster in break room.
No internet in room. The PC in the breakroom with internet service is down - bring a wireless laptop it will work only in the break room. Bring some movies for it too. The TV is local channels only with no remote control....lots about the fires going out here. There is a TV room with VHS movies in it, have not seen anyone in there.
I brought my own pillows, plenty of linens, etc but not as nice as home stuff.
There was a chair for the shower already in the bathroom.
The washing machine is not working, dryers work fine. We drove across the street with ac/on and waited for a wash them came back.
Use the St. Vincent Cafeteria, its good and inexpensive...watch for the hours.
We shopped up at Whole Foods groc. store on 3rd street, got lots of fruit,etc.
Get the 6 day parking pass at St. Vincent, only $18 and very convenient. Nearby hotels was $40 a day.
Go to the LACM and see the Pompeii Exhibit! It was great, easy in /out and I was wheeled around in a chair!
Once I was discharged, we thought we get a nicer room so that we could have a bed for me and my caretaker, room internet, cable, etc. After some research it really didn't make sense to move to a different hotel, as the price started to double and conveince to cafeteria and house, parking went down.
best, melinda
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Don't have time to write much now and I know this has been spelled out recently so you may have found it by now. But my obsession is to say PLAIN chapstick. I can't even describe how disgusted I was by the fragrance of mine, which was scented -- had my aunt go out and buy me a PLAIN, unscented one!! Very sensitive those early days post surgery!!!
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Wow! You guys rock!!!! Can't believe I will go under the knife(drill?!) in 21 days....this helps soooo much. Good news about parking too and I love Whole Foods...Melinda, did you rent a car from the beginning?
Cheryl :D :D :D :D
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Cheryl,
Yes we rented a carvia the airport for Aug 24-5, it was around $375. I think you get a better deal the longer you have it.
Bring or buy a blow dryer.
Just got back from getting stitches out, it was a breeze. Just one Dr. appointment left and I think we'll be able to leave early!
I cannot believe how good I feel now (just washed my hair :) )
7 days out and all is good!
You will do great Cheryl, try not to let the stress bother you too much. I was, and I was scared too, but the day or so before surgery a calmness came over me and things all came together quite well! These people here are all very kind and know their stuff!
Feel free to contact me for more questions. melinda
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Cheryl,
We found that having a rental car was a huge help in L.A. We also rented ours at LAX -- and unless you're really familiar with the area I would strongly recommend reserving a car with a GPS -- we couldn't have managed without that. For what it's worth, we didn't find the freeways, etc. to be as intimidating as we had feared (admittedly my husband did all the driving, and I was just the passenger).
Sounds as though you'll be well prepared for your adventure -- best wishes.
Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)
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I am taking copious notes! Thanks to all! And Melinda, Dining out, museum and now...Early Release!?!?! WOW! I didn't even realize that could happen...gives me hope....
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Can't believe I will go under the knife(drill?!) in 21 days....this helps soooo much.
I think that technically it's a scalpel. I've only heard of drills being used in BAHA implant surgeries. At least that was the case for me.
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Here is an archived thread on the same topic...
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=34.msg154#msg154
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Thanks Kate! I just could not find it... I will pass that one on!
DHM
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Yes, I also recommend the GPS if you rent a car. We didn't get it and were immediately sorry we hadn't. I was so nervous about my husband getting back to the airport on the morning of his flight(he left before I did) that I made him do a practice run a couple of days before he left.
Chapstick - a must!
Best to your AN friend, DHM! Will she/he join us here once up to it? Would love to "meet" her/him.
Cindy