Hi everyone,

I am a little bit panicky because my surgery is on this Thursday!

My problem is my DH can only take one day off work. I have to stay overnight and so I was wondering if it would be best to have him with me on the day of surgery or the day after to take me home and take care of me?

My parents can come in and pick me up the day after if needed but they are quite old and drive a very...um...rough truck.... and I live more than 1 hour from the hospital.....

Has anyone gone through the day of surgery alone? Was it ok?

I would really appreciate any advice from you guys!

Thanks

I agree the day after

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I agree that the day after would be better as well. I want to respond to radarluv, though, as to why people stay overnight. I had to stay overnight because of my sleep apnea - they wanted to make sure the anesthetic didn't depress my breathing too much.

Ok, now I see. Thanks, and that makes sense. It was such an easy surgery, and I have had a lot! I wasn't sure why the heck one would want or need to stay, but yes, that seems logical. I don't have sleep apnea, so I was not aware.

I agree that the day after would be better as well. I want to respond to radarluv, though, as to why people stay overnight. I had to stay overnight because of my sleep apnea - they wanted to make sure the anesthetic didn't depress my breathing too much.

I needed my husband when I got home. I went home day of and really needed the help and moral support. He was with me at the hospital too and he was able to help me when they made me walk around. However, the nurses could probably help you do that.

The day after is good. He can help you and motivate your walking to get rid of any gas pains. Best wishes