My 'devices' are all charged, just in case news breaks while I'm at the hospital

[Siwsan]

My brother is having out-patient surgery on a broken elbow, and I figure since the surgery is "scheduled" for 5 pm (not my idea of a good surgical time, that's for sure) I'm probably looking at spending most of the night in waiting and then post surgical rooms. So my phone and my iPad are fully charged, and I'm bringing the charging cables with me, just in case. I'll be checking in with DU, throughout the 'experience'.

And, of course I'm packing an old fashioned book, too. Perhaps I should consider bringing a pillow.

I was really hoping that after all we've been through, with my mom, sister and aunt, we'd get a much longer respite from hospitals.

[Phoenix61]

1. A blanket comes in handy

Those areas are usually freezing.

[Siwsan]

3. I've spent so much time in ERs and waiting rooms, I should have a dedicated chair!

I think I will toss a small afghan in with the rest of my supplies.

[Freddie]

10. Indeed

I spent countless hours in ERs when my mom was living and they are all on meat-locker temp. My daughter is a nurse and said cold is better for infection control. I think once I had 6 of those thin blankets on Mom and she was still cold.

[cilla4progress]

2. Hugs...

[Siwsan]

4. Aww - thanks

There's just me and my brother left, in the family, so we have to be there for each other. Fortunately, we have a great relationship. However, I AM hoping his girlfriend is planning on taking over, once I get him back to his house!

[cilla4progress]

5. hah -

[tazkcmo]

6. First

Hope all goes well for your brother and you.

Second, I've hit the refresh button on my browser about a thousand times watching for the breaking news alluded to last night. I hope we don't have to wait all day!!!!

[Siwsan]

7. Thanks. Hopefully it is an easy fix, but it will involve 'hardware'.

I seem to remember they have a television tuned into CNN (hopefully not Fox) so I'll try to catch a seat by that, too.

[safeinOhio]

8. Best of luck to you and brother.

I bought one of those extra charge sticks. Less than $20. Comes in handy all of the time for me. It’s like have 2 to 3 extra charges on you.

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Take Care Of Your Family and Good Luck

Having the tablet is a great plan. Could even catch some TV while you're there.

Good luck, again.