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Hello,

I'm currently not a sleever but is very excited and anxious about becoming one. I'm a single parent of two.My daughter is 7years old and my son in two years old. My question is,Will I need alot of help at home after the vsg surgery? because I live alone with my two children. My mom lives near by but she lives a busy life herself with going back and fourth everyday to see my grandmother in the hospital and making sure she is getting proper care.

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You will not need a lot of help because the surgery is pretty simple compared to some others. I had complications and had to stay in the hospital longer but once I came home I was fine. The biggest thing is have someone on standby just in case and dont try to do too much. I was trying to do laundry and go grocery shopping instead of just sitting down. If you follow the instructions from your doctor you will not have issues.

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I'm currently not a sleever but is very excited and anxious about becoming one. I'm a single parent of two.My daughter is 7years old and my son in two years old. My question is,Will I need alot of help at home after the vsg surgery? because I live alone with my two children. My mom lives near by but she lives a busy life herself with going back and fourth everyday to see my grandmother in the hospital and making sure she is getting proper care.

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The only help you will need is with lifting. I would say that because you have a two year old you absolutely cannot lift anything over 10 pounds. As far as pain and complications, I had none. The more you move the better you feel. The gas moves rather quickly if you move.I was discharged on a Thursday afternoon and went walking on Friday morning. Good luck to you and keep me posted.

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