staying alone after surgery ?

[debiosbo 36]

My boyfriend drives truck and just got a very good load that we really can't pass up... He will be leaving right after my surgery...I can get a ride home but am I going to be able to take care of myself ok I'm going to have everything already before surgery... Jello, broth ,popcycle ,liquids what's the opinion thanks ,Debi

[boatdays 18]

I was alone too- and did ok. I slept a lot initially. Good plan having everything you'll need. Good luck!

[debiosbo 36]

Thanks I'm kinda scared..

[Claire99 12]

I had surgery on Tuesday . I think you can do it alone . It's really the first day is bad . You will need pain medicine . Good luck .. This is my 3rd day and I feel great .

Stacie

[Sleevedintx 39]

I was home alone too and did ok just make sure u gave all u need

[Sleevedintx 39]

Have sorry

[debiosbo 36]

Thank you everyone....

[ambalam 54]

You have us here as well! Best wishes!

[DebLW 7]

I think it depends on how long the hospital keeps you after surgery. Most of us have two-night stays before discharge. I live alone and were it not for the fact that I have four dogs (none of them small), I would have been able to go right home. As it was, I stayed at my parents' house for two nights and then I was fine.

I think you'll also be just fine....and you'll probably enjoy the peace and quiet. But have your phone by your side, just in case.

Good luck! I'm 8 days out and starting to feel human again.

[sleever10 109]

Here are some things I had issues with and needed my hubby to help:

1. Putting on undies, pants, and socks

2. Getting things out of high cupboards/low shelves in the fridge

3. Bathing from the waste down and then drying myself off

4. Feeding pets - getting the bowls on the floor

5. Getting out of bed or up off the couch - there is no way I could have done it on my own

6. Driving was uncomfortable and I preferred hubby drove for a few days

I could be wimpy, but found that some help was essential for the most basic of things.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

If you're on any medication I would make sure someone has at least daily contact with you. Whether via phone or n person. Even if not on meds, a phone check in call is always a good idea. When I was a medic with a large city ambulance company we had more of these types of urgent responses than some would realize. Not common, but nothing to turn a blind eye to. Otherwise you will probably enjoy the down time and be back to normal before you know it.

Good luck on your new healthy journey

[debiosbo 36]

These good post are putting me more at ease as I read each and everyone thanks so much... Can't wait till Wednesday at noon....New changes...

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I'm from WA also .. Seattle area if you're close and need anything

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Oops.. Never mind,I should have checked your profile first :-)

[azquilter92 82]

I did it by myself, along with showering,feeding myself,getting up to let dogs out several Times a day. Just take it slow,pace yourself.for me the hardest thing was getting up off the toilet,cuz its sits lower than any chair.but take it slow you can do it!