Issues with being alone after surgery?

[Cindy_Wisc 3]

Hi,

Because of everyone's schedules it looks like I might be alone after I return home from my VSG. Has anyone else done this alone? Did you have any particular issues?

Thanks!

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

I wouldn't have been able to do it. I couldn't reach down enough to takeoff my SCDs for the first 24 hrs... And I needed to pee frequently. lol

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I live alone and had no problems after surgery. I made sure to stock up on everything I needed. I did have my housekeeper come by for an extra visit to take care of things like vacuuming and mopping, because I didn't think I would have the energy for that. Also had her change the kitty litter boxes since lifting anything that heavy was restricted for me for four weeks. Other than that, no issues whatsoever. I was glad not to have anyone around -- I was able to focus on getting my fluids and Protein in, and to nap as much as I wanted, without anyone bothering me. If I had lived with anyone I probably would have sent them away!

[CBF1000 13]

I was on my own and had no problems at all.

[Bob2013 326]

The only thing I needed was a ride home from the hospital. My doctor told my wife, not to baby me, make me get up and fix my own foods and stuff. The surgeons insist that you be reasonably active after surgery. It cuts the risk of the most common complications.

Like the above response, just make sure you have everything you are going to need for the first few days because you shouldn't be driving.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

Lucky y'all! I needed help for the first 24 hrs for sure. But after that, life was easier.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

Are you having outpatient surgery or will you have a stay in the hospital?

[Cindy_Wisc 3]

I would be in the hospital the standard amount of time (2 or 3 days).

[Sassy Pants1 186]

I was fine alone. But you can't bend over to pick anything up that might drop on the floor. If it fell, it stayed there.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

I would be in the hospital the standard amount of time (2 or 3 days).

Then you should do fine alone.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

I would be in the hospital the standard amount of time (2 or 3 days).

Ps: there's no "standard" amount of time.

To clarify my answer earlier, I was an outpatient. I wouldn't suggest the first 24 hrs after surgery alone-- not the same as 24 hrs after discharge. Big difference. Lol