Hi Kevin! As you know I didn't have a transplant, but when I was last in hospital I did have my laptop brought in and there was no problem for anyone! I know, I'm in Australia and things could be different here! -- but the problem that I had was that the laptop was not 'on-line' while I was in the hospital. I could use it as a typewriter, play games, etc, but couldn't access the internet which was very frustrating. I don't really understand how this laptop is set up, but somehow its attached to our phone line and has a magic stick that 'reads' a gismo on the desk in another room -- too high tech for me!! If you do take yours in -- and you work out how to access the internet while in there -- I would be very interested!! Basically I wrote letters and did a BIG mail out once I got home!! It was theraputic and if it were to happen again I might consider it a golden opportunity to start my personal biography which everyone is asking me to do, but I would really prefer to be able to 'talk' with all of you!! Best wishes on the upcoming hospitalisation -- stay fit and be as well as possible so that you give this opportunity your BEST shot!! Take good care mate! Cath