@Morpheus Do you know how long you'll be in the hospital?
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I have no idea yet. I’m figuring somewhere between I’m out the same day and 2 weeks but I’ll know more when I see the surgeon on Tuesday.
@Morpheus Generally 2-6 days in average. Also depends on your insurance’s policies regarding hospital stays.
Yes, as long as all safety precautions are followed, if any, I dont see why not.
I think cuddling in the hospital from a patient perspective depends on what you are in for. When I had open heart surgery I didn’t want anyone touching me the 10 days I was in because my body felt like it had been in a car crash (my lung collapsed during surgery). No hugging for a bit. Same when I had kidney surgery was in even longer and had tubes and bags everywhere.
Tonsils when I was kid? Definitely hug me and bring me my ice cream.
I work in a hospital, I can't speak for other hospitals and definitely not for other countries, but there is no way it would be allowed on the ward. If a patient was well enough to go the day room, outside or a main area, then I am sure no one would say anything.
I should probably add that although this is not necessarily being honest, if I did this, I wouldn’t tell the staff that I was having a cuddle session with a pro cuddler. I would simply say this is a friend that is visiting.
I'd be careful with this... lol hi. I work in a hospital as a supervising officer. Hospital policies are a touchy subject and vary per hospital/ state/ etc. Put simply. The bed is for patients and is considered part of their care/treatment. No guests in beds.
Especially not being family.. Security/officers of the hospital will likely be notified and keep an eye out. This was the case at my location as we recently had a suspected trafficking case. Guest got in the bed. And was soon found to be not welcomed by the patient.
I saw @Vie2023 mention maybe not climb into the bed. Just spend time with you in the hosptial and being accompanied. Totally great idea.
Good luck to you @Morpheus and I wish you great health. Just be mindful of how you may invite a cuddler into a health care facility, or wait until you're out of the hospital
I would especially love that, and I would preferentially choose a person in that setting. I have also volunteered with people in hospice, and I cannot think of a population who would benefit more.
My brother was recently in the hospital and I was not close enough to come visit him. We did a zoom call and I know it was a help in lifting his spirits. Especially if you have a longer stay or have post-op pain preventing good hugs, some virtual cuddles and encouraging chats maybe just the thing!
I said above somewhere, at least I think I did, this most likely wouldn’t be a conventional cuddle session as in 2 people on a bed. Think outside the box.
Or outside the bed.
Definitely. A cuddle anywhere is lovely
Being an auxiliary nurse in my teen years, I have served companionship and support to those with a bit more touch therapy than direct cuddling. Reading, playing chess, cards, art projects, knitting, and sitting with them to hold hands was mostly the companionship part of it and it was extremely rewarding.
Cuddling in their beds was not allowed. I would have been fired from my free job. lol
Newborn NICU was a bit different. Still many rules and safety precautions then and now. It was for me harder to cuddle the newborns suffering from detox of substance abuse. My heart was so hurt by their suffering that I could not be there too long witnessing such an extreme struggle for a new life.
Spouses and SO could be allowed but it really is a case-by-case basis with the hospital and staff approval floor/charge nurse green or red flagging it according to each patient's needs, the rules of the medical facility, insurance, patient's open healing wounds, and possibility of re/infection for the patient/cuddler in the post pandemic super germ era we are in.
A dear friend or family member, yes.
?Signing an additional waiver that intertwines with HIPPA and all these federal, state and county regulations would be enough to shy away most and most likely not happen due to all the risk for the patient and Enthusiast or Pro.
If an issue arises who is at fault and responsibility?
With great cuddle healing power comes great cuddle understanding power responsibilities on each side.
Stay safe and well cuddled.
Great things to keep in mind @Angel_99 ☺️ That's super helpful for those who may not be aware of certain policies or the way things run in a hospital setting.
Also wonderful idea @Auroradream ! It's still visiting and helping keep someone spirits up ❤️ I'm glad you were able to do that for your brother!
@RedFox16 thanks, sweetie! A word to the wise though--your virtual visits shouldn't make you giggle or laugh especially if one has had surgery in their tummy area. I learned that the hard way!
Haha! That's great advice for sure!! 😉😂
After reading all of these comments, I’m definitely going to have a cuddle session when I’m in the hospital so long as I’m healthy enough 😀
Yes. Infectious diseases or contagion aside. HIV is okay though.
My short answer is “yes.” However, so many possible factors would make the final determination.
Now that I’m actually in the hospital, there’s no way I would have a cuddle session and it’s mainly because I’m in way too much pain lol Do I think it’s doable? Well the bed is way too small, I’m bigger than average so sharing the bed may work for someone smaller. The nurses come in at random times and I don’t know if they would be okay with me sharing a bed. My wife was here with me most of the day yesterday and today and sat in a chair next to my bed, most of the time with her feet kicked up on my bed and no one said anything. The biggest issue though is that I hurt way too much 🤷🏻♂️
Experience has a way of affecting perspective.
@Morpheus I admire you coming back to share your real-life answer.
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I would.
If you hear a long steady beep, you might want to change positions.
Absolutely!
Would hospitals even allow it ? Those beds are pretty small too, so I feel it would be hard :S.
100% I am a Certified Massage Therapist as well and have done massages in hospital beds. Best to ask for the treating physician's permission. you don't know what is involved with IVs, heart monitors, or if the patient is on any form of medication that would be a problem if they got aroused. If all is good, the doctor would probably be fine with it. I even had a doctor tell the staff to hold all room visits during my appointment time. Who knows, you may even have the staff ask you for your card and unofficially tell other doctors and staff about your services.
I did in a chapel room at a hospital. One pro did with me 2 times but I finally got a hotel room when I got the hang of it.. The other pro one 1 time at a another city until she became a host. This was 4 years ago. . Most Cuddlers don't care where as long as it is a safe public place . Few pros would be uncomfortable.
Maybe the head nurse.