Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Did You Go To The Hospital Alone Or Accompanied?



Recommended Posts

I'm curious to know since a lot of people choose not to tell others about their surgery due to their negative responses, on the day of the surgery did you go their alone? We're u accompany? And if you were accompanied did you decide to tell that person or persons the day before???

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I flew to Mexico alone as I did not really have anyone that could go with me. Being single it was not really a problem for me. I guess that it depends on you and how comfortable you are being alone.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went to the hospital my myself. I only told my mom about the surgery and she had to watch my daughter while I was in the hospital.

I'm actually glad I didn't have anyone there, because all I really did in the hospital was sleep. I face time chatted on my iPad several times throughout the day with my daughter when I was actually awake.

If I had to do it over again I would do it the same way.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My husband took me to the hospital and my sister watched our daughter. My husband was in and out because I was sleeping most of the time and there was no point in him staying there to watch me sleep. Glad he was with me before surgery but not much for him to do in the hospital. It was helpful to have him around the first couple of days home.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My mom was with me the entire time, but I asked that no one else (mainly my grandmother) come. I felt anybody else would be too much for me to handle. But my mom was perfect, she backed off when I was grumpy (the pain meds were too strong at first so I was dizzy and moody and grumpy lol) but never left my side. I remember her at one time asking "do you want to watch tv, no, do you want to read, no, do you want to just lie there, yes, do you want me to do your hair, no, do you want me to sit with you no, would you like me to leave so you can sleep, NO" LOL... she was teasing me and it was nice that she was just there.

I didn't tell too many people before surgery, and I haven't told a lot of people after either. Mainly I just don't feel like it is any of their business.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of my older sisters came from another state to go to the hospital with me, which was a waste of time, cause I slept the whole first two days! Lol!

Sent from my iPhone using VST

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

did anyone drive from the hospital by themselves?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i went with my father and slept there a few days

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well I am Hispanic and everyone knew I was having surgery, I went to the hospital with my husband, my children, my parents, and my best friend, oh yeah my sister showed up too before I went in... I was visited by lots of family and friends in the next couple days after. I don't understand the whole secrecy thing only those near and dear were told about the surgery and which is still alot of people, but the outpouring of support has been great

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery on a Monday in Tijuana, Mexico. I was released from the hospital on Wednesday and I flew back home on Friday morning. I had pretty much stocked up my kitchen before I left for surgery so that I did not have to go to the store or go out if I did not feel like it. I guess that I did not go out or drive the car until the following Wednesday but I did not drive far. The worst part of the driving for me was that going home to see my mother which is a 3 hours drive was tiring and the seatbelt rubbed over the incision areas on my stomach.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Me and my sister both had ours done on the same day. My mom and dad drove us there and checked us in and visited before the surgery and were there after to see us in our rooms but they couldn't stay at hospital with us so they stayed at hotel till next morning when we were released. My hubby had to watch my kids, but boy did I really want him there. It is much better to have someone to stay with you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×