My Boyfriend Had Surgery Yesterday....

[robinhild]

First of all, he is doing great. His Dr was very pleased with the way the surgery went and she thinks he will be feeling much better once he recovers from the surgery. It was major surgery (removal of a section of his intestine and his appendix) so he is going to be there 4 or 5 days.

Long story, but he has Crohn's disease and the surgery has been a long time coming- he has been miserably sick off and on since December when he spent 8 days in the hospital. It happened suddenly (they just decided to do it on Wednesday.) We have been to the hospital he is at a few other times and the nurses on his floor are great. As I was driving into work this morning I was thinking of trying to do something nice for them... then it occured to me... Pamper the nurses on the floor? Is that tacky? I was thinking about making some treats for them and then bringing them in along with a few catalogs and stuff. If I could turn it into a catalog show I would be thrilled, but I just don't know if its appropriate. Please let me know what you guys think.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

First of all, he is doing great. His Dr was very pleased with the way the surgery went and she thinks he will be feeling much better once he recovers from the surgery. It was major surgery (removal of a section of his intestine and his appendix) so he is going to be there 4 or 5 days.

Long story, but he has Crohn's disease and the surgery has been a long time coming- he has been miserably sick off and on since December when he spent 8 days in the hospital. It happened suddenly (they just decided to do it on Wednesday.) We have been to the hospital he is at a few other times and the nurses on his floor are great. As I was driving into work this morning I was thinking of trying to do something nice for them... then it occured to me... Pamper the nurses on the floor? Is that tacky? I was thinking about making some treats for them and then bringing them in along with a few catalogs and stuff. If I could turn it into a catalog show I would be thrilled, but I just don't know if its appropriate. Please let me know what you guys think.

My mom was in the hospital last year for several days, and I brought in treats for the nurses! But then, the next day they moved her to a different floor, and then they moved her again...and I didn't feel right going back to a different floor to see if the nurses wanted anything.....

 

[myinnerchef]

... then it occured to me... Pamper the nurses on the floor? Is that tacky?

I know from my own experience in hospitals as both a guest and a patient, the nurses are under appreciated. I'm sure they would LOVE a little basket of treats. Include the catalogs with a little note stating just what you wrote here, that you want to Pamper them because they've been so nice.Glad to hear he's doing better.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Maybe give them a 10% discount on their frst order?

 

[chefdiana2007]

I am glad he is doing better. I am a nurse and I know that they would appreciate the pampering. leave the catalouges and like Linda suggested maybe off them a discount. Also include the hostess and guest specials. you nevery know and the only thing they can say is no thanks.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I'm so glad that your BF is doing well. I come from a long line of nurses (Army and ER nurses)- I think your idea is wonderful! Maybe even include one of those foot soaking tabs you can get for a buck at Walgreens... My aunt, grandma and other family nurses said they loved soaking their feet!

 

[StephsKitchen]

Hey there, Stephanie here.. your neighbor.. glad to know your boyfriend is doing good!! I certainly would pamper them with treats, and offer a discount as well. A couple years ago my grandpa was at Parkview, and when he wasn't "out of it" because of the medication he was talking about PC to all of the nurses!!

I look forward to our walk when we get to take it!

Take care, my prayers are with you guys!

Stephanie

 

[robinhild]

Thanks for all the ideas guys. Havn't had time to do anything yet, but maybe tomorrow.

Stephanie- its funny you say that- he is at Parkview. I feel kinda like I live there right now. They are nice there, but I wish he would look into Lutheran for next time/any future things he needs done. It would be nice to have a 10 minute drive home instead of 30

I'm looking forward to that walk too. Hopefully he gets out of the hospital monday or tuesday!

 

[StephsKitchen]

I know what you mean about the drive. Everytime my real dad has his heart problems he always goes to Indy, when we have great heart hospitals here. Would make the drive much closer! I use to work at Parkview also, and there is not a QUICK way to get there no matter which way you go! Keep in touch! I hope he is doing much better!!

Stephanie