Surgery Approved - Now what?

[AllyInDallas 22]

I posted this in the DS section but it was suggested I post here too since it is a bit busier...

My insurance company just called and approved my DS surgery. I should have it before the end of December!!

So I have a few questions -

*How much help and for how many days should I expect to need from others (if any)? My mom offered to come and help me, but if I won't "need" it, I might would rather be peacefully alone lol.

*What are some "must haves" that I should purchase to have on hand before surgery?

*What are things you wished you would have done differently before surgery or while recovering?

*Any other help or advice?

I'm sooooo excited to start the next step of my journey to being healthy.

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[laceemouse 631]

Hey Ally I am in Plano

I had the sleeve so a little different but as far as needing help keep in mind you will not be able to lift much for 5 or 6 weeks.

What do you do every day? Take care of kids? Walk the dog?

I didn't do laundry or load or unload the dishwasher for about a week. I went to the store with my husband but didn't lift anything. Of course, I have my hubby and 2 adult kids so maybe I milked it for all it was worth for as long as I could. I still make my husband take the wet clothes out of the washer sometimes for me because wet towels and jeans are heavy.

I do understand maybe wanting to rest alone but it really depends on what you have to do every day.

[teedsg 253]

These are good points! Congratulations on getting your surgery date

Sorry, your approval. ☺☺

[AllyInDallas 22]

Thank you for replying. I will be off work, no kids. I had a hysterectomy a couple of years ago and remember I couldn't even put on my own socks and needed help to set up for a couple days.

Any comfort things that you are glad you purchased and had on hand?

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