help after surgery?

[nibble 201]

When you got home from the hospital, did you need someone around for a few days to help you in any way? I live alone and am wondering about that.

[Bryn910 519]

My husband was home with me for 3 day post op. I physically didn’t need him with me but it was nice to have him grab me something if I need it etc.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Tomkitten says he is going to get a T-shirt with a big rodent on it. Sawa if I'm going treat him like a gopher he might as well wear the suit. Reminded him he isn't that much smaller than me , it would have to be a capybara.

[Danny Paul 761]

My wife was with me for the first three days. After that I was on my own. I was basically sipping liquids and falling asleep for the first two weeks.

[nibble 201]

Thanks, Danny, that's kinda what I suspected but wanted to check with those who've been there! My D-Day is 18 days away and just trying to get organized.

[shrinking_wildflower 51]

I had the same question in mind! I'll be mostly alone apart from my 16 year old son. Was a bit worried!

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[Uterno 41]

I live alone, too, and managed well on my own. I had people on call just in case, but I did ok. I just made sure to have everything I needed already waiting for me at home.

The only thing I didn't do was wash my hair. I was too tired in the first few days. So I went to my hairdresser (drove myself!) for that.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

My husband was home for almost 2 weeks post op, and while it was nice to have him around, def not needed. The hardest part is that you can’t lift anything over 10lbs for the first week, and it gradually increases. You don’t realize all the things that are over 10lbs. But I did a lot of food prep prior to surgery, so I just warmed up food. I think the company is nice but you should be OK.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On 06/29/2018 at 21:38, Uterno said:

I live alone, too, and managed well on my own. I had people on call just in case, but I did ok. I just made sure to have everything I needed already waiting for me at home.

The only thing I didn't do was wash my hair. I was too tired in the first few days. So I went to my hairdresser (drove myself!) for that.

That’s a great idea to go to the hair dresser. I remember taking a shower at the hospital, and it was the most exhausting thing ever imaginable. Thankfully when I got home I have a seat in the shower and could take breaks.