My boyfriend drives truck and just got a very good load that we really can't pass up... He will be leaving right after my surgery...I can get a ride home but am I going to be able to take care of myself ok I'm going to have everything already before surgery... Jello,broth ,popcycle ,liquids what's the opinion thanks ,Debi

I was alone too- and did ok. I slept a lot initially. Good plan having everything you'll need. Good luck!

Thanks I'm kinda scared..

I had surgery on Tuesday . I think you can do it alone . It's really the first day is bad . You will need pain medicine . Good luck .. This is my 3rd day and I feel great .

Stacie

I was home alone too and did ok just make sure u gave all u need

Have sorry

Thank you everyone....

You have us here as well! Best wishes!

I think it depends on how long the hospital keeps you after surgery. Most of us have two-night stays before discharge. I live alone and were it not for the fact that I have four dogs (none of them small), I would have been able to go right home. As it was, I stayed at my parents' house for two nights and then I was fine.

I think you'll also be just fine....and you'll probably enjoy the peace and quiet. But have your phone by your side, just in case.

Good luck! I'm 8 days out and starting to feel human again.

Here are some things I had issues with and needed my hubby to help:

1. Putting on undies, pants, and socks

2. Getting things out of high cupboards/low shelves in the fridge

3. Bathing from the waste down and then drying myself off

4. Feeding pets - getting the bowls on the floor

5. Getting out of bed or up off the couch - there is no way I could have done it on my own

6. Driving was uncomfortable and I preferred hubby drove for a few days

I could be wimpy, but found that some help was essential for the most basic of things.

If you're on any medication I would make sure someone has at least daily contact with you. Whether via phone or n person. Even if not on meds, a phone check in call is always a good idea. When I was a medic with a large city ambulance company we had more of these types of urgent responses than some would realize. Not common, but nothing to turn a blind eye to. Otherwise you will probably enjoy the down time and be back to normal before you know it.

Good luck on your new healthy journey

These good post are putting me more at ease as I read each and everyone thanks so much... Can't wait till Wednesday at noon....New changes...

I'm from WA also .. Seattle area if you're close and need anything

Oops.. Never mind,I should have checked your profile first :-)

I did it by myself, along with showering,feeding myself,getting up to let dogs out several Times a day. Just take it slow,pace yourself.for me the hardest thing was getting up off the toilet,cuz its sits lower than any chair.but take it slow you can do it!

LOL I'm close right now just passing the space needle,on my way home thanks for the offer if we lived close enough that would of been sweet