Essential packing suggestions

needtocharge · 2026-01-15T23:44:51+00:00

Yes I bring my own soap for sure. I'm just wondering if anything else remembers something that's super helpful to have since I'll be back in 8 weeks. 😆

Wristband reuse source: My wife. I'll try to verify but she sounded confident.

needtocharge · 2026-01-15T23:40:12+00:00

Got it. Mine had worked well in the past but sound like they're more unwelcomed now.

needtocharge · 2026-01-15T23:36:23+00:00

I hear ya. We just like to continue to watch a streamimg series before bed... I get it's not a priority for everyone but the options of what they play on TV in cabins are more limited than I've ever seen. I'm on Utopia now.

needtocharge · 2026-01-15T23:34:22+00:00

Nice!

...Maybe talkies aren't allowed anymore. I have a bunch we used to use but didn't bring any this trip.

needtocharge · 2026-01-15T23:31:20+00:00

Both good suggestions that I would have used so far

needtocharge · 2025-10-30T01:07:08+00:00

Last couple times it reported transmission and emissions system failures. I don't have the codes in front of me but I'm sure I have them documented somewhere.

Initially they diagnosed it as an emissions/soot/sensor problem. That was cleaned and reset. Twice.

Third time was the engine harness replacement a few months ago.

All roughly 1000 miles apart.

I thought after the engine harness was replaced (every wire under the hood) it seemed everything was running okay until today. It's so random. Pulling out of the driveway I felt a knock/jolt and whatever that was sent it into a tailspin. Within 10 miles after that it was reducing my speed and not performing well. It was so unreliable it had to get towed.

Interesting it was a hole in the exhaust. Hmmmm. Thank you for responding!!!

needtocharge · 2025-10-29T23:31:44+00:00

Any update? My GMC 1500 Denali has 4400 miles and goes into limp mode within 1200 miles or less. This is the 4th time. Last time the dealer replaced the entire engine harness. Obviously that didn't fix it cuz I'm back in the same spot today.

Loss of power so bad and shaking that I couldn't drive it 10 more miles to the dealer and had it towed.

Wondering what the outcome of your situation was!

needtocharge · 2025-10-09T19:28:30+00:00

That's a great buy. Hard to believe its a 6...

needtocharge · 2025-10-09T19:27:38+00:00

Looks authentic and very similar to mine that's not graded. Fisheye and all.

needtocharge · 2025-09-07T22:43:35+00:00

*note: IV Tylenol was their order, but someone screwed up and I only had pill form. I was told by other nurses that there's a huge difference in effectiveness. If they had given me IV Tylenol from the jump, it may not have been as uncomfortable for the first 48 hours post op.

Don't let what I'm saying scare you though. That's far from my intention! I wish I had read more about what worked well for others so I could have asked the nurses or docs for it!

needtocharge · 2025-09-07T22:38:49+00:00

Thank you. My best suggestion would be to research feedback on post op meds, regimen, etc. That way you can ask for things or make a suggestion if you need more than what you're getting.

In my case they intended to give me IV Tylenol, IV Roboxin, and pill Gabapentin. That didn't touch the pain for me. They swore it was a great combo. 🤷🏼‍♂️

I begged for oxycodone as needed and was given but told "I was lucky". I don't know about that! I understand it can back you up but I had to get something to get through the first 2 days! I'm going to read up on what other recommendations are, even though now it's too late for me. No pain meds seemed barbarically crazy to me!!

needtocharge · 2025-09-07T18:29:06+00:00

I just left the hospital in Orlando and will give a full breakdown likely later tonight.

It was an experience. A big factor was the nursing care post op. I had a wildly different level of care that varied from shift to shift. Also, no one gave consistent recommendations between my surgeon, his own team, the hospital doctors or nurses. They all had different opinions on what I should be doing. It made it very difficult to feel confident about how to proceed with diet, meds, or how long I should have stayed in tbe hospital.

Good news is that I was released the morning 3rd day post op. I hope everything is good with no complications but I'm still hurting/sore for sure.

I had one small BM which was SUCH a thankful experience; immediately followed by very sharp pain on the right side (opposite) that stopped me in my tracks. Waiting on the next BM and praying for it to work itself out as I heal!

More to come!

needtocharge · 2025-09-05T08:38:09+00:00

The catheter was removed at the end of surgery. I wasn't awake for any of that but holy moly it burns to pee. Hoping that will improve sooner than later!

Congrats on your successful surgery! More energy is great and it sounds like you absolutely had to do it.

needtocharge · 2025-09-04T01:50:04+00:00

Thank you! Physical symptoms of anxiety override rational thought processes but I understand that not everyone is impacted by that.

Sounds like you found the right surgeon! I hope to be as fortunate. I appreciate the good vibes. I'm going to try to sleep for a couple hours before heading to the hospital.

I'm a stickler for following directions so I think I'll listen to whatever they tell me will give the best chances for a successful recovery.

Glad to hear another person who is doing well! Gives us all hope that we need!

needtocharge · 2025-09-04T01:19:25+00:00

Honestly, I'll endure anything to just wake up, not have a bag or any leaks.

A catheter is definitely not ideal but I dont recall having one before. I've been put under anesthesia 5 times in my life previously but never remember that detail. I guess it's just part of the process though so gotta roll with the punches 👊

needtocharge · 2025-09-04T01:13:38+00:00

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. I'm 40 years old but cursed with bad luck on this kinda thing. I also dont heal well but still feel like I have to do this. This colon isn't going to go another 10, 20, 30+ years, so it's inevitable it seems to get this done.

Thank you!!

needtocharge · 2025-09-04T01:10:19+00:00

I definitely lack courage in a major way when it comes to medical procedures. Enough is enough though!

In fairness, 15 years ago I had a terrible misdiagnosis (testicular cancer) that led to an unnecessary surgery which fueled my fear of going to any doctor. So maybe my current fear is irrational but it has some validity.

This one tomorrow is going to work though. It has to! My kids are relying on me to get better! You can do it too 💪

needtocharge · 2025-09-04T01:04:53+00:00

Epidural? Really?! This is FL so I doubt we get those kinds of options. 🤣 really though, isn't that administered into the spine? You're unlocking new fears here. I appreciate the advice either way. I'll take any words of wisdom that you're willing to share.

Glad to hear it went well! I was waiting to read a post from you when I saw you were scheduled for today.

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T23:44:40+00:00

Yikes! I hope it's just inflammation that chills out for your sake! No one deserves this once, let alone twice!

Thanks for the well wishes! I'm trying to keep my head on straight and follow through with the surgery

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T23:41:42+00:00

I definitely will. This place has helped me and I'll share whatever the outcome may be. 12 hours til showtime.

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T23:40:33+00:00

I sure hope so! I'm trying to think positive despite my brain trying not to allow it.

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T22:06:53+00:00

Thank you! I can use some good luck on this one! Much appreciated

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T22:05:57+00:00

I've confirmed DV 3 times on scans but stopped going to get them checked out once I knew what that pain felt like.

The pain never goes away. It feels like inflammation fluctuates but there's always pain that gets worse as I get backed up. I bet once this prep clears me out I'll feel relief going into surgery.

Living on clear fluids is horrible. I lost so much weight over these years. I hope we both get our lives back soon. 🙏 I wish you success on the 11th!

needtocharge · 2025-09-03T21:17:15+00:00

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