Post op

[joeg 27]

When you get home are you able to take care of yourself our do you need someone there with you

[caddygirl 208]

It helps to have someone with you but you can make it on your own!

[blizair09 3,250]

My parents came down for the surgery and stayed with my partner and me for a week after. I was really happy to have them here so that my partner didn't have to take off of work all of that time. I probably would have been okay by myself during the day, but it made things a lot easier for them to be here. (And no one makes you feel better after something like that than your mama!)

Edited March 28, 2017 by blizair09
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[mylighthouse 782]

You are able to take care of yourself. At least I was, and my starting weight the day of surgery was 300 pounds.

I could get out of bed by myself, although it did hurt when sitting up, because the incisions were sore, especially the largest incision from which they pulled part of the stomach out. And I had quite a lot of bruising around the largest incision, so that made it really sore. But no trouble at all walking, preparing meals, etc.... everything was pretty normal. My worst day for pain was day 4. Then it started getting better. I have seen where some people hardly hurt at all and didn't even need pain pills. Everyone is different.

My husband did stay home with me for a few days and he helped with the cooking for him and my son and he helped me out with chores (I couldn't bend over the washing machine to load it). Other than that, you should be fine. Just don't overdo it and get your rest, afterall, it is a major surgery.

Now I see you are doing the lap-band. I guess it will be a little different, but I'm assuming they still go in through incisions when they perform lap-band laproscopically.

I wish you the best and a speedy recovery!

[joeg 27]

Thanks for the feed back. I am actually doing the sleeve

[Trajczi 1]

I had my surgery last Monday, March 20th. I'm taking care of myself without any issues. My surgeon requires that you walk laps around the hospital floor before discharge. That was very helpful in getting up and around.
I also made sure to take my meds on schedule, walk for at least 10 minutes at time several times throughout each day, and prepare for my liquid diet in advance. I even dealt with nausea and vomiting. I was no longer taking pain meds by Thursday am. I drove myself to an appt on Friday and a short trip to the store.
It's possible to take care of yourself. Also, I had friends on standby if I needed anything.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I needed someone here. I had the VGS, Hiatal Hernia repair and gallbladder removal. I needed help for 2 weeks.

[1poundatatime 174]

I didn't need help to look after myself, but I was glad my hubby had a few days off to look after the kids. Lifting them, bathing them, etc. would have been difficult. The only things that I couldn't do around the house was vacuuming, laundry (lots of bending with a front loader), mopping the floors.

Edited March 28, 2017 by 1poundatatime

[chache64 22]

It easier to have some one to help. But it's possible by yourself. I was worried I was going to fall the first few days home. I was very dizzy. In the forum I read...it seems very very common. Housework is a no no but you're so sleepy you don't care.

[linasg 26]

I was discharged over the weekend so my husband could pick me up and drive me home and make me comfortable. I think I could have managed on my own but it was nice to have someone fuss over me after the soreness of the surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is less invasive but doesn't mean no pain. I was in pain meds for a day and a half at home and that made me very sleepy. Once I was off them, I was alert and able to help myself. Bending down was uncomfortable for a week and heavy lifting is not recommended for two weeks. Good luck with your journey!

[Sugarnspice 150]

I had vSG & hitial hernia I needed help for a few things esp the first 5 days.