Getting my house ready for surgery

[itstimealready 180]

I am nervous about having everything I need at home and accessible since there's no one to help me post surgery.

I don't have a lounge chair or whatever you call a BarcaLounger that I've heard some people sleep in whist healing. I'm a stomach sleeper so this will be tricky. Also I want to make sure I have all my Water and Protein handy.

Any suggestions?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Don't worry too much. There are tons of us who do this on our own and we do fine. Make sure that any heavy housecleaning is done beforehand, you won't want to be pushing a mop or a vacuum cleaner around. If you have a cat, make sure the litter box is changed right before surgery (lifting restrictions).

I found a body pillow was helpful for sleeping during the first couple of weeks. Also helpful: taking my narcotic pain meds shortly before bed! I stopped taking them during the day very quickly but they did help me at night.

Water you should be able to get from the tap, right? And if you find yourself running low on Protein or just about anything else, you can likely get Amazon or some other company to deliver it to your doorstep within a day or two. You will be fine. Good luck!

[kzaiser 3]

Good morning, I too had the same questions. I live alone too and are trying to think of getting organized ahead of time. My surgery is scheduled for first week in Nov 2015. I am actually having lap band removed and have the sleeve. I am so excited.

I understand how you feel.

[kzaiser 3]

Thank you for the tips!!