Post-Op Pain and Help

[MsZeta 1]

During recovery the first 6 weeks out is it necessary to have someone at home with you to help? The reason I am asking is becasue my helper may no longer be available. I've had 2 c-sections, one of which was like the old fashioned cut straight down your stomach, so I'm no stranger to pain. I'm just wondering if the pain will be so much that I really will need a helper.

[Gina6682 8]

I live by myself and was fine a week after surgery except for a little soreness. Someone stayed with me the first week. I don't think you're going to need help for 6 weeks but of course I'm basing this on my experience as a single person with no kids. I don't know how you moms do it at all, much less after surgery!

[MsZeta 1]

Thanks!

I don't know how you moms do it at all, much less after surgery!

~ I pray a lot!

[Vicki0618 123]

I would have been fine alone. My hubby took 2 days off so he was with me the first 2 days but I didn't really "need" him. It depends on how old your kids are. If they are self sufficient you should be fine, if they are still toddlers you might want to line up some help for the first few days. But not 6 weeks

[MsZeta 1]

Thank you!

[Sassygirl06 962]

I only really needed someone to drive me home. After that I could do anything else by myself. Make sure to fill your prescription before surgery, and do your shopping for your shakes and pudding and anything else you are allowed by your doc right before you go. You should be fine. Good luck!

[mactrio 41]

My blood pressure & blood sugar kept dropping and I'd get very dizzy & lightheaded. I'm 2 weeks 3 days post op and still haven't been cleared to drive.