I brought my five year-old iPad Pro on this trip, but didn’t bring it to the hospital with me. I usually rely on it when traveling, leaving my laptop at home.

So since getting out of surgery, I’ve relied on my iPhone 17 Air which has been much more useful than I expected.

I have been able to post on my blog and on Facebook, Follow threads online, get mail and texts, and even post photos in both places.

I’ve asked me to bring my iPad. The next time she visits, but this phone has been surprisingly effective in this unusual circumstance.

I’ve never relied on my phone so extensively, and it has held up well.

The hospital offers guest wifi, which isn’t speedy but does the job, and T-Mobile has bridged a few gaps.

Just FYI for other iPhone users.