Meghan Smith
Transplant recipient & travel enthusiast
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I work in marketing and event planning by day. I received a liver transplant in December 2019 and enjoy connecting with other transplant recipients and those with chronic illness. In my spare time I enjoy traveling the world and exploring new places!
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Personalized Whiskey Barrel – Handmade in Virginia, this miniature oak barrel ages spirits to peak flavor, just like the full-sized versions in professional distilleries but ten times faster. I honestly don’t know much about what makes this cooler so special, I just know every guy has or wants one. These glasses feature an intricate city map that includes street names and coordinates and is a great way to commemorate your guy’s current city or hometown. Patterned Crew Socks – Socks are always needed, and I love buying the guys in my life crew socks that have a subtle, fun pattern so that they feel personal but still professional.
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What to pack for your transplant hospital stay Preparing for transplant surgery (or any long hospital stay) You can’t wear them during surgery, you won’t feel like putting them in post-surgery, and you’ll be sleeping so often that contacts just won’t be practical. I put together gift baskets for the nurses and staff on the transplant floor prior to transplant, and had my family bring them/give them out. I hope this packing list helps make packing for transplant surgery (or any surgery with a long hospital stay) a little bit easier, and gives you one less thing to stress over.
During this time, the majority of my care would be from the wonderful nurses who work on the transplant floor. I made 3 baskets, one for the nurses in the ICU, one for day shift on the transplant floor, and one for night shift on the transplant floor (I spent the majority of my time on the transplant floor, which is why I made 2 baskets for them). My family also brought in donuts/treats multiple times throughout my stay on the transplant floor, but I think the baskets were such a hit because they were so versatile, there was a little something for everyone, and they contained items that are different than the usual “gifts. If you have a lengthy hospital stay coming up (whether it be a transplant or something else), I highly suggest putting a thank you basket together for the nurses who will be taking great care of you!