Bringing a sandwich while waiting in Minor Injuries

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I've had to come into Minor injuries as a padt cellulitis foot infection has come back.
Its red/purple and swollen and hot. I definately need antibiotics tonight.
Its a current approx 5hr wait as i knew it would be. I"ve brought a sandwich and drink.
Will i look stupid if i eat something in a bit?

Absolutely not, you’d look sensible.

No. In fact hang onto it or someone might mug you for it!

Wdym would you look stupid? Pack food, drinks, toiletries, charger etc if there's a chance you will be there a while. Feel better x

No it's fine. I hope you don't have to wait too long.

As long as it’s not eggy or fishy, it’s fine.

Yep, eating when you're hungry is really stupid, hope that helps. 🙄

Last time I was in A&E a trolley came round giving out sandwiches to folk who had been in there for over a certain number of hours. Including egg butties.

A friend brought me a meal deal when I’d been waiting for a bed for 10 hours. Eating is fine.

What is it you're specifically worried about?

You're fine to eat.

Hope you get seen soon.

Definitely not i have learned to always pack snacks and drinks for me and dd

Get well soon x

Exactly what I was going to post!

The only time I would ever judge someone is if a family of 5 sat in a&e and ordered a curry but id be judging them just as much for bringing the whole family

I can’t imagine anyone thinking a person eating a sandwich would look stupid.

I always take sandwiches and snacks when I have to take the kids to a n E or minors as there is nothing open in the hospital at night. Id avoid common allergens like peanuts, nuts, etc but I don't think anyone would mind if you eat something.

Last time I was in A&E, some guy a pizza brought in by a friend!
seems imminently sensible to take good for a long wait!

Thanks guys. Ive just not been in a hospital waiting room before in the evening.
(Lucky i know)

Ours even has sandwich vending machine so not a problem at all.

Sensible to take water and something to eat.

I did judge the family who kept going to a vending machine and buying chilli Doritos for their young child (about 5 or 6) who would eat them then vomit 🤢. Then they'd buy more and the process would be repeated.
FFS - we all know ready salted are easier to vom back up.

I've just heard the hospital pharmacy is closed so if i need antibiotics (which i will).i wont be able to get them until tomorrow!
Not sure whether to go home snd rock back up at 6am.
Been here 30mins and still eaiting for triage.

You should have a 24hr pharmacy near by. Ours is a boots.

Yes but the lady said they only give hospital pharmacy scripts! Il ask the triage nurse, no point in waiting if cant get antibiotics til tomorrow!

I used to work in A&E.

IF you had say a broken bone, stomach issues or anything that could potentially require surgery, I'd say stay nil by mouth. In your case though, I'd pack a full picnic! Anything you bring will be cheaper and nicer than the crap things in the vending machines!

Have you drawn a pen mark at the margins of the redness? They will likely do this to show any tracking and progression of the infection. You might need IV antibiotics. Wishing you all the best.

My dh regularly gets cellulitis and goes straight to a and e. He usually gets triage as urgent. We always pack him some food, always

stay and get the script and then come back with the pharmacy is open. otherwise you may be in for another 5 hour wait tomorrow with all the people they've scrapped up from outside every club in town.

Definitely not stupid!
A sandwich is on my parents' A&E packing list (if time).