Packing question: What did you have ready for "the call"?

Posted by jodeej @jodeej, Feb 14, 2018

Hi all,
Happy Valentines Day!! <3
I'm just wondering if when you were packing for "the call" how much did you have ready and how much did you have to pack at the last minute? Also, was there anything that you didn't take that you wish you would have?
Thank you,
JoDee

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2011panc | @2011panc | Jul 10, 2019

I just ran across this question. I am surprised I did not see it sooner. I had nothing packed for my transplant journey when the call came in. When I was put on the list I expected to wait at least 9-12 months. The call came in after only 6 months. I have traveled quite a lot, so I have a running list in my mind. The only thing I did not have along that I really missed was my wedding band. I do not wear it at home because of all the things I get my hands into and after I was released from the hospital I really missed it. I also was not prepared for the size and tenderness of my stomach. We went out to get some sweat pants. I picked up a zippered hoodie, but did not like the feel of the metal zipper on my stomach, so we had to go back out for some sweatshirts, as I was often very cold.