Days blend.

     In the hospital the main way to mark passage of time are the changing of shifts.  I believe that occurs every 6-7 hours, with the head nurses changing at about the 8th hour.  Times could be off.  The hour between the shift change is the one to definitely avoid.
     The new shift is being told what has previously happened and such.  Nurses are scattered and preparing, basically I tried not to need anything in this hour.  Just took longer, but then I had patience.  Most don't.
     Every shift starts and ends with vitals, plus at least once or twice during each shift.  So don't plan any deep sleeping.  The new shift comes on and they introduce themselves, get some background, and such.  You say good night or day, whatever to the outgoing.  Especially if they come in to say say it, and in my case with few visitors I was always glad to see people.
     Morning, usually begins about 7, probably why I also ordered breakfast then huh?  Vitals, hello's, general pleasantries.  How are you feeling?  Any pain, if so on a scale of 1-10?  Do you need anything?  Check on the medications you need, in my case numerous.  Usually always mentioned a walk, kind of like a dog wanting out I reckon.  They leave, food arrives.  Somewhere pills start, always seemed to be waiting on the pharmacy for pills.
     Dr.s start coming and going furiously doing their rounds from 7:01 until about 12 noon.  I'd get a walk, after breakfast and after the shift change.  They started sitting me in a chair as well which was a nice change of pace for me.  One of those reclining model ones.  I wasn't as cold as I was entering the hospital.  I usually napped a bit before lunch.  More recuperation after surgery than boredom, at first. 
     Wake up, had lunch between 12-2.  Sometimes got an afternoon walk.  I was still wobbly but steadier on my feet.  The issue was still my upper body strength, I just couldn't get up by myself it seemed.  Afternoon shift change, more vitals, usually no nap after lunch.  Dinner I often ordered between 5-6 I recall.  Thing was here, they actually called you if you didn't order dinner.  Kid of thought that was cool.
     Dinner, some television, stuff like that.  Random sleep, with interruptions for vitals to be checked.  Never a real dull moment actually.