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milk in hospital

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marsala1 · 10/04/2025 09:36

Trying to figure out how to have cold milk in a fridge in a hospital for 2 weeks. Obviously DH will visit every few days but there is no fridge in the room. I know this seems silly but I have one of those healthy shakes every morning for breakfast now ( just last month and have put on weight!! was better off not having breakfast). Anyway I'm used to them now, There is a patients fridge but how will I know that someone hasn't opened my milk and drunk out of it. I know, I know it's unlikely but this is not a general ward. Basically I want my DH to deliver 1 litre of milk every second day. I thought of those 600 mls plain milk , heaps of them and if the get nicked I don't care, Any better ideas? I realise this is niche and weird. Considering bring my own little friidge into my room!

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Bearbookagainandagain · 10/04/2025 10:25

You can get UHT milk (long life milk) and keep it in your room rather than the fridge. Most supermarkets only store 1l bottles, but I have bought 500ml ones before (not sure if it was on ocado, Tesco or Amazon).

lunaemma · 10/04/2025 10:25

Melbourne55 · 10/04/2025 09:40

Save yourself the hassle and do your body a favour by eating actual food, not over processed milky rubbish.

She hasn’t even said what’s in the shake except… milk Confused

BelfastBard · 10/04/2025 09:55

Is it just a large glass of milk you need each morning to make up your shake? Surely the hospital would be happy to give you that when they’re doing breakfast rounds. I’ve had a few hospital stays and plenty of people had glasses of milk with their breakfast each day

Arlanymor · 10/04/2025 09:52

If the hospital can't supply then can you manage with long life for a few days?

Hellskitchen24 · 10/04/2025 09:51

Hospitals will label it for you. No one has access to these kitchens apart from staff so no one will be using it. Alternatively hospitals have milk coming out of their ears so it wouldn’t be unreasonable to use the hospital supply.

LIZS · 10/04/2025 09:48

Can you get longlife versions? If it is a dietary need then hospital may supply, otherwise breakfast will have high protein options which may be better longterm.

Nannyfannybanny · 10/04/2025 09:45

Unlikely you'll be allowed to take your own fridge,trusts vary, mine you weren't permitted to take your own hairdryer. Patents fridge or staff, clearly labelled.dh has to have either lactose free or A2protein free..or speak to the dietician if it's a medical essential, get it organised in advance.

Melbourne55 · 10/04/2025 09:40

Save yourself the hassle and do your body a favour by eating actual food, not over processed milky rubbish.

Toddlerteaplease · 10/04/2025 09:39

Yes. Just buy it from the shop. I doubt you’ll be allowed a mini fridge, as it’s ’clutter’ my ward manager would not allow it. Or just ask the ward hostesses for milk each day. Ours would give you a pint without a second thought. (Although it is a children’s ward) I’m amazed an adult ward even has a patient fridge!

BashfulClam · 10/04/2025 09:37

The hospital shop often has milk.