Okay, Packing Is All Done Now... / myLot

By DE

United States

August 23, 2026 9:09pm CST

I leave for the hospital for five days early in the morning. The medical taxi will take me and bring me home when I'm done. I packed five pair of sleep shorts, five pair of underwear and five tank tops and one jacket in case I get cold while I'm there. I packed a bag with all my meds in it and two epi-pens, just in case. Pretty brought me five snacks to pack and I added two blueberry bagels to take, as well. I can't take my meds first thing in the morning, like I normally do or eat before I get to the hospital. The neurologist sent an email telling me that she needs baseline metabolic rates for me before I'll be allowed to eat after I am installed in my hospital bed. I'll wear a pair of sandals to wear around the hospital and have my travel CPAP ready to take with me in the morning. The nurse will give me my meds and something to eat after I'm hooked up to the drain and hose that goes into a bag that will be hanging on the side of my bed. My phone is fully charged but I'll also take a charger and cord for my phone. I can't think of anything else. I'll talk to you all when I get home. I'm sure I'll miss everybody.

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17 responses

Kareng

@kareng (82666)

• United States

16h

You behave and don't flirt with all those nurses!! I'll be thinking of you and praying for good results/surgery/treatment for you!

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69706)

• Centralia, Washington

19h

I wish oh I wish I could take this away from you. And I wish I could really hug you. My thoughts are with you during this ordeal.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (125383)

• United States

19h

So they’re taking care of everything this week?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (508053)

• Italy

12h

I am glad that the medical taxi is taking care of you. I am your stay in hospital will went well. Take care of yourself.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (139508)

• Marion, Ohio

I really hope they can find some answers to help you

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (386752)

• Rockingham, Australia

15h

Sending hugely positive vibes your way. And lots of hugs.

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28853)

• Mauritius

13h

I really hope these five days go as smoothly as they possibly can for you. It was very kind of Pretty to think of you and bring you snacks too.Take care while you are there.

Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (57172)

• Canada

34m

You are there now, and I hope that all settled in and getting the treatment that you so desperately need. Hurry and get well and return home to Pretty.

rakski

@rakski (159258)

• Philippines

13h

sendings hugs while you are there!!!

RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (100044)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

Just now

Best of luck to you; I will keep you in my prayers, and I hope you will be fine,

MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (91870)

• United States

Best wishes my friend.

Will miss you and be thinking about you this upcoming week.

Shiva

@Shiva49 (28716)

• Singapore

That was so detailed and personal, DE. I wish you success in the medical procedure and a safe return back home, sweet home.

Orogun Oghenekome

@eLdav1s (897)

• Nigeria

Good luck my friend, i really hope everything goes better than expected during this five days for you.

Michael

@Wrexxo (5799)

•

15h

I'm really praying for you that all goes well..you are really going through a lot..yet, you stills tell jokes like everything is fine. I like your spirit and I'm really learning from you...take care and I'm praying for good news from now on

Four Walls

@FourWalls (87205)

• United States

17h

Praying for you!! And for Pretty, I know it’s not easy on her either.

Judy Story

@jstory07 (149401)

• Roseburg, Oregon

18h

Good I am glad you are ready and I hope everything will go good. I just said a prayer for you.

Lena Kovadlo

@lovebuglena (53314)

• Staten Island, New York

17h

I hope all goes well for you!