Hospital arrival and first day

I was told to arrive at noon today. Which I did. But last time here I neglected to take a picture of this directional board with all its colors. There are building depictions on the sides and on the floors everywhere are colored arrrows to help you find your way.
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They checked me in with much paperwork. Then I arrived in my room. It is a semi-private room and has a curtain on one side only and is very much like a US hospital. I guess it depends on the hospital. This one has nearly everything. There is toilet paper. At lunch there was plastic cutlery. There is a small shared TV. But tonight for dinner I did not have a spoon for the broth I was allowed. So I used the one I brought. They don’t provide water.

My roommate was in bad pain and I spent the afternoon listening to her cry and her husband calling for nurses. They tried a few different things none of which worked. Finally she got morphine. She’s eating and blabbing on the phone tonight. I hope they manage my pain OK. Now her husband has gotten his lawn chair and cushions and a blanket to spend the night. I had hoped it would not be necessary for me. Crossing my fingers. Poor Luther has no lawn chair.

6 thoughts on “Hospital arrival and first day

  1. Nancy Hampton Post author

    I am home. I still have much to tell. My main problem is with the pain management which is nonexistent here. Or they give you over the counter stuff. No opioids. I remember when I had my hip replaced they were liberal with them and I don’t remember being in a lot of pain. Not so this time.

  2. Warren & Carol

    By this time we envision the surgery complete and back in your room
    Hope all is going well and Luther doesn’t need a lawn chair.
    All our best

  3. Jed

    Thanks, Nancy, for sharing this important aspect of life in Italy. Wishing you a speedy recovery with bionic results!

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