Doing this alone? (post op care)

[lizrbit 0]

i was told that even though its "outpatient" surgery and you usually dont stay overnight, that i could not drive back to my house (40 miles away).

Im concerned about what to do.

I dont have any friends or family to help out.

I thought about setting up a taxi to take me home, and while it could be very expensive, it would at least solve the problem. Anyone do this? or have experience with how to do this?

what are some of the issues you ran into? How did you solve them?

[Nella337 0]

Hi,

I am having the same issue. I have my escort settled for the day I go in on Tuesday the 23rd, but do not have an escort home.

I plan to call a taxi service and ride comfortably.

The goal is to get home. My husband is picking up the kids, and I don't

have anyone else. I hope this works out well.

You are not alone!

[*susan* 1,709]

Whatabout checking in to some of the services that offer temporary home health aides. That might be something. They would help you get home and settled, and check in on you and take care of any additional needs you have.

[GayleTX 1]

You might talk to the social worker at the hospital and ask for ideas.....bet she can help you.

[lizrbit 0]

hey guys thanks for the feedback. Talking to a social worker might not be a bad idea.

Im still leaning towards a cab too.

Im wondering about how incapacitated ill be, and a little nervous, but i think it will be okay.

[siyah 0]

I was going to do that, too and the hospital told me NO! They said that the drivers don't want to be help liable for anything that might "go wrong" on teh way home. You come out on Narcs and can vomit regardless, let alone the jostling ride home. Looking back, I probably would have been just fine. They also told me that I really should have someone with me for awhile once home. (They said 12-24) Again- it was the narcotic issue as well as helping with things around the house. I spent the night and don't know how people do it as day surgery. I needed the nurses help to pee the first couple of times and getting out of bed was awful. Plus- I loved being hooked up to the IV fluids so I stayed hydrated. I couldn't leave until I drank 50 ounces as it was.

I'm wondering if you have a church that you belong to. I know mine helps with rides. Catholic Community Services will help people in need and you don't have to be Catholic.

Best of luck! I almost chose to go without help and took a friend into confidence a few days before because of what the hospital said. i'm glad i did.

[lizrbit 0]

hey!

thank you everyone for your help. i was leaning towards going into a church and begging someone to help me out, when i thought, "i am just going to call and ask".

My best friend lives in central oklahoma. I called and dumped it all on her and asked her if she would come down. not only is she coming, but its going to be WONDERFUL to have her with me for this.

woohoo!

(shes driving all the way down for this, from Central Ok to Houston, and Galveston)

!!!