Managing staying overnight at a hospital with IBS

[711debbie]

Hi! I'm going to have to stay overnight at a hospital here in Slovakia for a biopsy of a uterine fibroid. I haven't stayed overnight in a hospital since I got IBS in 2018. One of my biggest fears is dinner (I will ask my doctor if I can bring my own food or order in and just hope that's not too weird!); I assume I won't be eating breakfast and assume I'll be discharged after the anesthesia wears off, but who knows? Any tips would be appreciated (but things here could be different from the UK!).

[b1b1b1]

What is the problem with dinner?

[711debbie in reply to b1b1b1]

I have a strong feeling that there may be things I can't eat for IBS, histamine problems, etc. Also, I haven't eaten potatoes in over 20 years!

[Mrs-Gee]

In UK, usually you get a bit of choice and get to fill in a form identifying allergies and intolerance.

last year I had a biopsy and partial removal of a fibroid in London and it was fine as a day patient. No breakfast and into hospital at 9 with operation around 1pm. Discharged about 7pm. My daughter accompanied me and we got a taxis back to her house and dinner there. Maybe you don’t need to have an overnight stay which would reduce your anxiety levels. Consult doctor

Ten years ago I had a fibroid biopsy in Denmark in the gynaecologist’s office. He said it will only take to the count of ten. No anaesthetic! Yup it was excruciating but over very quickly and I was able to ‘walk’ out of his office and home on the bus!!

So talk to your doctor as there may be options and try to focus on this being a positive step to sorting out your problems

[BlackCat84]

Definitely bring your own dinner. Why would they look weird at you? You have dietary restrictions they cannot accommodate. Love from Hungary (here they know they serve inedible things, it's an unwritten expectation to arrange your own food if you don't want to starve😀).

[711debbie]

You are great! I spent 4 days in Budapest in July and only ate Asian food, and still the spiciness wrecked my stomach. I can't imagine hospital food in Hungary! I'll doublecheck with my doctor when I see him next week but I doubt he'll object to my very bland IBS-suitable food. Again, thanks so much! It was super useful to hear from someone who also knows what under-financed medical care is like!