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So' date=' I guess doing it on your own is doable, just sucky? I could get one of this grabby claw things...[/quote']

I went through the op alone and stayed 4 days in hospital. Coming home to 3 screaming kids, a loud husband and dogs barking was quite over whelming for me. Couldnt handle the noise or the presure of "not" doing anything. I would have much prefered to come home to a quiet house. Im a week post op. walk around ok, shower alone but cant bend down to pick things up.

I think it would be ok to belone if you had someone pop in twice a day, support via telephone/ or interent and that you operatioin went well and easy. Ask you doctor too for his advice

Good look.… and the grabby claw is a good fun option!

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So' date=' I guess doing it on your own is doable, just sucky? I could get one of this grabby claw things...[/quote']

It's doable. For sure. I had help but mostly my husband just listened to me whine.

New Life Started 07/24/12

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My BF stayed with me for 2 days after I came home. I had surgery on a Monday and was back to work the following Monday. I did really well during recovery.

Wow, That was fast! What did you do to recover so fast? I need to bounce back just like you did, please share.

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I sure hope that it's doable, because I will be doing it sole...I could tell friends or family but I really rather not.

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I went through the op alone and stayed 4 days in hospital. Coming home to 3 screaming kids, a loud husband and dogs barking was quite over whelming for me. Couldnt handle the noise or the presure of "not" doing anything. I would have much prefered to come home to a quiet house. Im a week post op. walk around ok, shower alone but cant bend down to pick things up.

I think it would be ok to belone if you had someone pop in twice a day, support via telephone/ or interent and that you operatioin went well and easy. Ask you doctor too for his advice

Good look.… and the grabby claw is a good fun option!

I too am scheduled for surgery 10/3 but am terrified because i have no support, i have decided to hire someone to help me clean/cook because i have two little kids. i also have unsupportive husband so i need to recover ASAP. Good luck :)

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I just had surgery Thursday 3/21/13. Home today trying to get medication and Water and shake routine together. NOT EASY I am afraid I am not going to do something right and I'm looking a little nervous. Unless there is someone going with it with you face it you are alone. THEY CAN EAT NORMALY.

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