Actual Down time after Surgery?

[ajayb19 12]

I think you should have the nurse on standby for at least 2 weeks after (4 weeks total). It is not uncommon for people to think they are good to go and then all of a sudden they move incorrectly' date=' and they are back in bed/hospital again.

Also, can your kids help you? Not sure if you mentioned their ages, but if they can help, that may make you feel better. Either way, don't rush your recovery...that never bodes well in the long run.

Better to assume a long recovery and actually have a short one rather than assume a short one and need a longer one.[/quote']

My kids are 13 and 9. They are very independent, so I don't worry about them so much. But other than getting grandfathers food to him or cleaning up his plates they can't really help with him. So maybe I will schedule the nurse for a month and just play it by ear. Thanks!

[lifer 39]

I have just started the surgery clearance process. Monthly visits with my surgeon and nutritionist. I am a single mother of two children and I am the primary care giver for my grandfather who is bedridden. Since I will be unable to get him up in his wheelchair daily after the surgery' date=' I will need to make arrangements for a daytime nurse for him. I realize everyone is different and heal at their own speeds, but I am curious what the average bounce back rate is.[/quote']

I went back to work at 3 weeks and that was pushing it. At 4 weeks, I was 100% better, mentally and physically .

[Tiny One 223]

I was out for 5 weeks. No lifting anything over 10 lbs until 4 weeks.