Monday, January 29, 2007

Here We Go Again

One question I got last week from a reader is “How do you get ready to go into the hospital, and what do you bring with you?”

I go in tonight, so I think this is a good time to go through my routine. All last week and this weekend I have been making sure that the fridge and freezer is stocked for Jen and Jake. The last thing she needs to do is go to the grocery store. I also made a meatloaf and a lasagna that I left in the fridge.

The morning of my admitting I call to get a password to the wireless ineternet at the hosipital. I don't get admitted until after 7pm, so I get this taken care of early.

I bring the same things to the hospital every time. Here is my packing list:
  • Pajamas, Tee-Shirts, Slippers: I refuse to wear hospital gowns, so I wear jammies all the time in the hospital.
  • My X-Box 360 and Games: I bought this after my second trip to the hospital. I have brought it with me ever since, and it helps relieve the boredom.
  • My Laptop: to read email and sometimes even get some work done. The hospital has wireless internet, which is very helpful.
  • Candy Candy Candy: I bring candy to eat when I can’t eat anything else. I also like to have it to give to the army of nurses and doctors that I see on a daily basis.
  • My Pillow and Blanket: A little touch of home away from home.
  • Decorations: Cards from Jake, pictures of my family, and a bunch of signs Kelleye made for me.
  • Books and Magazines: I am bringing The Long Tail to finish up, and I usually bring a Business Week or 2.
  • Me: I wish I could leave this at home!

I’ll be in for a week. Wish me luck!
Peace, Love, and Hershey’s

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning, Jason.
I just read your last two postings. You are right....cancer is a very scary word. I know because I have just gone through the three surgeries to remove a spot the size of a dime on my face, and each surgery was more invasive than the previous one. I was scared to death when I heard the biopsy report, I was almost sick when I entered the U of M Cancer Center the first time. I was uncomfortable seeing all the other patients with bandages on various places....mostly their faces. I hate what you are going through, Jason....even though you are handling it better than I ever could imagine. We all appreciate your candor and keeping us informed. Keep it up. Love you, Aunt Judi xoxo

Unknown said...

Well it has been a while since I have been here, took a while to catch up!

It was great to see you guys last weekend!! You know I always need backup with the in-laws, Ha Ha. Enjoyed the pizza and bowling (it still counts as bowling when it in the gutter, right). I guess i don't get out enough, the games in the arcade sure didn't seem like what I was use to? It was, however fun to watch Jake and Collin play the games.

I read your comments about the questions people ask or don't ask and thought about it for a moment and wonder if I danced around asking what it is that I would really like to ask. So I thought about the questions I have asked other about you: How is he doing? Any news if the treatment is working? How are Jen and Jacob doing? Is he coming to the next gathering? Is there somethingI/We can do to help them? So now I wonder, what question(s) do you ask someone who has cancer.

I also read about some of the test you have had and having had a couple of them myself (not even close to all of them nor as many) I am sorry that you have had to go through but I am thankful I am not! I give you credit for being tough and hanging in there and you probably deserve alot more credit than that!

So, moving on to the x-box, I am still debating whether to get one or not, especially since the playstation 3 is on the ground. Or I guess I could get a wii and throw the remote at the TV. Just a thought. Guess I also like the idea of the Blu-ray Disc Player as well, oh well.

I read in your list of things you take with you for your journey, what magazines do you read. I like like to read magazines (uess because it doesn't require a long attention span) but they seem to be slowing going away. I don't see as many people reading them. Just curious.

Well, I think you are coming home today, so do whatever it is you do, take care and I will check back later on you and the cancer.

Anonymous said...

I think your right cancer is a scary word. Maybe your should give the beast a name, David had his Golioth. I like Grendle . . .

Jason vs. Grendle (Jason wins, in a landslide!)

Your brotherest maximist,
Jordan