Being alone after surgery

[mythreechildren2001 7]

I went for my pre-op earlier this week, and I was kind of surprised when the surgeon said I would need someone with me all the time for the first 3-4 days after I get home from the hospital. Did any/all of you feel it necessary to have someone with you for that long?

[snowfie9 6]

My husband felt it necessary to be home for the first few days but I didn't need him there.

I know they want to make sure there's someone there to make sure you're okay and take you to the hopital if you're not, but I didn't need anyone to help me with anything once I got back from the hospital.

[dargar27 2]

My husband was with me the first day, but I didn't need him after that. I was pretty much drugged and slept most fo the day anyway.

I went for my pre-op earlier this week, and I was kind of surprised when the surgeon said I would need someone with me all the time for the first 3-4 days after I get home from the hospital. Did any/all of you feel it necessary to have someone with you for that long?

[jeniferdann 0]

You will need someone to take you home - but other than that I was totally fine. I had my mom with me, but I didn't do much but sleep. While it was nice having her look after me it definitely wasn't necessary.

[Roseib 13]

I live alone and was told to have someone stay a couple of days with me. I ended up needing it, mostly because of the bad diarrhea I was having. She went home the third day. I was fine by then.

[Maddie 9]

One of the main reasons they want someone with you, is because you are on pain meds and not everyone gets around well on them. It's mostly for safety reasons.

[Becca 108]

My husband was there and it was nice. He made sure I drank my fluids and brought me my meds. I could have made it on my own though. The only thing that could be a problem is if you have young kids. My husband and mom helped with them the first few days. I didn't have the energy to really watch them, feed them, etc. like I should, especially with all the naps I took.

[Penpen 28]

I'll be a full week post op tomorrow. My husband will be home until next Tuesday. I'm so thankful he has been here. Really, I needed help up until yesterday. Just as Becca said, he has not only helped me with getting up and down but he has brought me all my fluids, Protein Shakes, and medications. I honestly don't think that I would have been able to take care of myself the way he took care of me. And also, having him there to encourage me and to tell me I was going to be alright when I'd have a moment of panic. I know everyone is different but this is major surgery and I think it is important to go into it with that mindset. If you don't need the help, then you can send them home but be prepared just in case.

[abby 0]

i didnt

i was alone , i didnt feel the need for someone to be there

and i enjoyed it

[SuperMom 33]

I did not need anyone here. In fact, I rest better if someone is NOT hovering. Love my hubby but he "HOVERS". Everytime I rolled over he was there saying, "You need anything? Are you in pain?" and I really was not in that much pain. Gallbladder surgery was WAY worse. Not sure why? Anyway...good luck!

[mythreechildren2001 7]

Thanks to everyone for your input. Dh is taking of the day of and day after surgery, but I guess I will make arrangements for some company for a few days once I get home!

Thanks again!

[former_vbg 198]

I went for my pre-op earlier this week, and I was kind of surprised when the surgeon said I would need someone with me all the time for the first 3-4 days after I get home from the hospital. Did any/all of you feel it necessary to have someone with you for that long?

Personally the first few days after the hospital were spent mostly sleeping and resting as others have said. That being said, having someone to check on you would be nice- even if they called 1 or 2x a day. I had lots of pain from the gas and the pain meds didn't really help that much. So having someone there all day probably isn't necessary, but having someone check in on you would be a good idea.

[Luv4me 0]

You should "work-it" I mean I did. Ring my bell for this- ring my bell for that. I drove everyone CrAzY. Ha-Ha

[mina 27]

I went to mexico alone and had my surgery then I had someone to pick me up at the airport. I was fine by myself, didn't need anyone. I had stocked up for after the surgery. I had people call me to check up on me. Within a week of my surgery I was driving around and i went back to work 8 days after my surgery. It is good to have someone that can stay with you if you have complications. I think God the worst of my problems was gas pain, it took 4 days for that to get better.

[nursedye 0]

Just had mine Monday. Had my dad pick me up and take me home, then I was by myself and I did just fine.