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To enjoy being in hospital?

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startingtolooklikemother · 03/09/2016 20:58

I fell slipped and fell over on the worlds smallest hill on Friday and managed to dislocate my foot as well as breaking my ankle in 3 places
Thing is I'm actually enjoying being in hospital even though I thought it was going to be awful. The food isn't bad, I can't walk so someone brings me loads of cups of tea, changed my bed, plumps my pillows and generally feels sorry for me. yesterday I spent all day in bed eating Jaffa cakes watching day time to and slightly off my face on morphine
I know it's not exactly where I would choose for a mini break but compared to home life its a doddle
Of course I miss my DS and DH but god it's lovely having everyone run round after me.

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IHaveBrilloHair · 03/09/2016 21:16

Lucky you, I hate, hate, HATE it.
Private room or not, I feel vulnerable, know I'm really ill and just want to be at home.
I've had two admissions this year, one 16 days, one nine, the first was bearableish, the second was hideous.
I'm probably facing another and though I need to be fixed, I'm dreading it.

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 03/09/2016 21:18

Ouch!

I'm glad your stay in hospital is going well, sadly the couple of times I've been in hospital have been horrific!

I was in hospital for nearly a week for major surgery for cervical cancer and was basically invisible for most of my stay. Once I was on oral pain relief and able to walk, I rarely had any staff come near me. The night staff were the ones that emptied my catheter. It was horrific and really made an already traumatic experience so much worse.

It's good to hear that other people's experience is different. Hope you are up and about soon opThanks

Bishybishybarnabee · 03/09/2016 21:20

When I had to stay in after my EMCS I hated it, was in a horrible bay, barely slept etc - for 6 days!
Since though, I have fantasised about having something minor that might keep me in for a few days, so glad I'm not the only one!

NavyandWhite · 03/09/2016 21:21

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swampytiggaa · 03/09/2016 21:22

I had a week in with smallest when she was tiny. She hadn't had her injections so we had a private room with ensuite. I was breastfeeding so they fed me. She was failing to gain weight which was a bit of a worry but in a lot of ways it was lovely to have the one to one time with baby number 5 and not have to worry about cooking or cleaning for a week.
Best bit was there was a sick virus going around so the ward was closed to visitors.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 03/09/2016 21:23

You're not the only one! I get more peace in hospital than I do at home. When I had an unexplained seizure earlier this year I was in for a couple of days and got so much sleep and rest. It was sooo much easier than being at home with 3 children! I got to eat toast hot, and didn't have to plan and prepare the meals whilst being whined at and mopping up spillages and bodily fluids! Bliss. Though I wasn't impressed they woke me at 2am to take me down for a chest x-ray and CT scan. 2am! I guess that was when the machines were less busy Shock

MayhemandMadness01 · 03/09/2016 21:24

I hurt my back this morning, hurts to breathe deep, nothing broken but I'm sure I would be better in one of those hospital beds which go up at the back please let me go to hospital

crayfish · 03/09/2016 21:24

I was dreading it when I had my baby but we had to stay three nights and I loved it! No cooking, no cleaning, just hanging out cuddling my baby and napping - it was great. The food was lovely too!

228agreenend · 03/09/2016 21:25

I spent the afternoon reading and relaxing following an investigative procedure under general, and had someone bring me lunch etc. Bliss. Didn't enjoy starving before the op though.

SandyPantz · 03/09/2016 21:25

I've had this conversation with my best mate Grin

we think there's a market for hospital hotels! You can only check in WITHOUT your partner/kids

There are no activities other than tv/magazines and perhaps sitting in the garden in a chair with a blanket

The basic package includes 3 meals and numerous cups of tea delivered to your bed
The delux includes food by drip and a catheter! so you can sleep continuously for your whole stay!

PikachuSayBoo · 03/09/2016 21:27

This made me laugh.

I hurt my back and was in hospital for a week on hourly oramorph and felt just the same.

lljkk · 03/09/2016 21:27

8 yrs ago I was in hospital for 5 days, mystery fever, quite ill.
It was FAB. Wonderful rest.
Due to mystery fever, I presume, I did have a private room... but mostly I was so ill, I was docile & sleeping thru everything anyway. I even tolerated fecking canula (shudder).

Friend who had 6 children had something similar. Like a holiday for us.

LostSight · 03/09/2016 21:27

Wow! I thought it was just me. How interesting.

mouldycheesefan · 03/09/2016 21:27

Definitely a market for a nurturing environment where people are nice to you and look after you and you rest. But not in a hospital. Although morphine makes anything bearable. Even people shitting in a cubicle next to your bed.

ladylambkin · 03/09/2016 21:28

I had a weeks stay earlier this year I get where you are coming from. Get well soon Flowers

CustardCream1 · 03/09/2016 21:28

I was in hospital for an ectopic pregnancy almost 3 years ago. It was a dreadful time, but after the operation, I loved being in hospital. I had my own private room and ensuite, someone coming round every hour or so asking if I wanted a cup of tea, lovely nurses caring for me. About 2 days later I was told I needed to go home and I didn't want to, but of course I had to. Being in hospital can be a horrid experience but it can also be a lovely experience, it depends on so much - private room, the medical staff, quality of care etc.

MothersGrim · 03/09/2016 21:28

I'm actually going to hide this thread I'm getting too jealous! Envy

That foot looks rotten though!! Good luck with recovery Flowers

PikachuSayBoo · 03/09/2016 21:29

I had a catheter when I was in. Didn't leave my bed for a week!

Lorelei76 · 03/09/2016 21:29

I hate them
Is it the morphine? I didn't even get that when I broke verterbrae. Apparently I was too cheerful and my pain threshold is high.
Wish you a speedy recovery.

2kids2dogsnosense · 03/09/2016 21:30

I loved being in hospital! I was in for three days for a minor op and it was fab. Food you haven't had to cook, company if you wanted it and you can sit round in your jim-jams all day.

Now you've reminded me I'm tempted to go out and catch/break something non-fatal.

Moojay · 03/09/2016 21:31

I hear ya OP
When I had DS, had a elcs. Couldn't wait to get home to DD so came home the next morning (I only had a measly 11hrs in).
When I got home I burst into tears. Every one put it down to a touch of the baby blues. Really I was gutted that id left the hospital where they brought me everything and made a fuss of me.
When you had DD I cried for 3 days until they let me home (emergency cs, lot of complications for me) then when I got home I cried because the meal.my.poor dh cooked for.me just wasn't as nice as the hospital food id become accustomed to!

PovertyPain · 03/09/2016 21:31

I hate being in hospital. I think it's because I used to be an auxiliary, so felt that I should do everything for myself, plus listening to, there's always one, a patient/visitor slating the health service that is short staffed, but still trying to deliver care, doesn't do it for me.

Twodogsandahooch · 03/09/2016 21:32

DD1's delivery and post natal stay was hideous. I'm not sure I could ever face going back to that unit. With DD2 it was completely different. Elective section. Private room with full length windows overlooking the woods. Glorious summer day drinking iced frappe latte with the little one sleeping peacefully . Happy days.

Bitofacow · 03/09/2016 21:32

Morphine mmmmmmmmmmmm

Sleepy, nice numnum
Morphine mummy yummy mmmmmm

Happy memories mmmmmmmmm

donajimena · 03/09/2016 21:34

I know what you mean. I always err on the side of be careful what you wish for and fully appreciate that its not always a nice experience for most but I enjoyed the company and people bringing me cups of tea.
I was admitted with SPD in my first pregnancy and the Dr couldnt get to me over the weekend and didn't make it on the Monday either.. three nights/days of room service.
After my second baby I was told I would be home by lunchtime.. I said no way I've got a toddler at home.. (actually I think I may have said that I really struggled with BF the last time could I stay in another night so I could give it a proper go this time) but the real reason was I wanted a rest