I told my parents that I was ready to go home. I sure missed my brothers and my cat. My dad went to the hospital pharmacy and bought my pain medication. He then packed my belongings and all the flowers and stuffed animals my family and friends sent to me. We then made the drive to my home.
Home Take a medication to prevent an upset stomach.
Prepurchase pain medications before you go home. Be on the same pain medication before you go home to make sure it is the proper dosage. Have a pillow and blanket for your drive home. Bedside lamp Night-light in the room Make a pain medication chart to keep a record of days and times you take your medicine During my stay at the hospital where I had my surgery, all of the nurses, physical therapists, pain management personnel, respiratory therapist and doctors were so nice to me. They also let me eat healthy snacks anytime I wanted.