I'm having surgery tomorrow and I'm nervous about the pain when I come home. Realistically-- how long until I can do normal things. Fix dinner for the kids, do laundry, etc.. I've had three kids but have really never had surgery before. Please advise,

Jenn

It's different for everyone, but I went back to work on day 2 after surgery (I spend a lot of time at my desk). I was only on Tylenol for pain. I think I had a much easier time of it than most- I was lucky not to have the gas pains.

I was walking my dog on day 3 or 4 but I was careful not to do any heavy lifting for a couple of weeks. Also, bending over is painful and I was advised by the doctor's office to try to do as little bending as possible.

Hi Jenn, welcome!

As the previous poster said, everyone is different. I was moving around my house pretty well by day 2. I took 1 week off from work, did half time the next week. I caught a cold right around the time I was in the hospital, that did not aid my recovery.

Laundry? Well, I'd say at least a week for moving loads from washer to dryer, more for carrying them, unless you split them into tiny parcels to carry them. But reaching into the dryer will not be easy.

Stay on top of your pain with the pain meds provided. When you get to level 3, take more.

Just remember when cooking for your kids, popping things into your mouth will be off limits now! That might be a challenge.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I was uncomfortable when i got home but it wasnt really painful. Everyone is different

good luck for your surgery.

just like everyone said. everyone is different. i was pretty sore after my band. of course it didnt help that i got my period (tmi?) just a few days afterwards so i think that added to the pain. i would be careful tho. i was 2 days post op and i thought i was fine so i went to take a shower and ended up banging on the wall for my mom. i was dizzy, light headed, and could barely walk. i just tried to do to much to soon. so take things slow. i would say a week after and i was bad to normal.