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It turns out that I'm going to be alone after the first week post op. Was anyone else alone? Will I be able to care for myself?

SD:8/21/13

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It turns out that I'm going to be alone after the first week post op. Was anyone else alone? Will I be able to care for myself?

SD:8/21/13

I did ok I also had 7 kids to take care of

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It turns out that I'm going to be alone after the first week post op. Was anyone else alone? Will I be able to care for myself?

SD:8/21/13

Yes alone with no spouse approval or support. Not a lone when it came to taking care of my kids. My teenager took care of them but they aren't so small. I did pretty good next day after release from hospital I went grocery shopping. I was cooking so I was alone a lot.

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You will be fine. You are stronger than you think. Your mind will keep your engines running even when your body is tired. Just rest a lot and follow your health care providers advice. Good luck to you! :)

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I am alone too. My husband is currently away with the Army and we have no children.

I know I can do it because I already have. Two weeks ago I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I came home and have been alone since. I do have someone who comes once a week and cleans for me and does my laundry since the limitations after a hysterectomy mean I can't do anything for weeks. I can't even sweep until week 3.

We are stronger than we know.

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Oh this makes me feel so relieved! You all are wonderful people. I'm two weeks away from the big day! I'm so ready for my life to change.

SD:8/21/13

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I'm alone too. I have a room mate but we're not close and she doesn't know this is happening. Surgery is tomorrow. I think I'll be alright though. If I really need help I can stay with my parents. But I'd rather not.

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It turns out that I'm going to be alone after the first week post op. Was anyone else alone? Will I be able to care for myself?

SD:8/21/13

I'm married with grown children. My husband wanted to stay home with me but I didn't really need him to. I spent my time time home alone napping, reading, walking, and learning how to eat and drink again. The only thing I needed my husband for was to carry my dachshunds upstairs at night. My recovery was easy, aside from an annoying rash. I was cutting my lawn and doing housework a week later.

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It turns out that I'm going to be alone after the first week post op. Was anyone else alone? Will I be able to care for myself?

SD:8/21/13

You should be fine. I only have a 5 yr old and he still had me up and getting stuff for him! :) You wont do anything but sleep.....and walking a little. Just take it easy! :)

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I will be alone with 18 months twins, everything in life

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... Is temporarily... I'm keeping my fingers crossed :) vent here if needed :)

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I'm married with grown children. My husband wanted to stay home with me but I didn't really need him to. I spent my time time home alone napping' date=' reading, walking, and learning how to eat and drink again. The only thing I needed my husband for was to carry my dachshunds upstairs at night. My recovery was easy, aside from an annoying rash. I was cutting my lawn and doing housework a week later.[/quote']

What kind of rash did you have? I'm 2 weeks post op and have a horrible rash. I'm miserable without Benadryl but Benadryl knocks me out and then I don't drink enough. Any advice would be really appreciated.

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