My 14-year-old, who has white coat anxiety and sensory issues that include sensitivity to some smells and sounds, will have to undergo a difficult surgery and at least five days in the hospital. I have some similar sensory issues and found it difficult to stay in the hospital after I had my children. I could not sleep well because medical personnel would barge into the room unexpectedly and I felt stress the entire time I was there. I only had to stay one night when my son was born.
Sensory issues are harder for us to deal with when we are in pain. Five days in the hospital will be hard. Any suggestions on how we can prepare for this?
