I don't really have anyone in my life that I want around me while I'm recovering. Do you really need 24 hour assistance??? Should I hire a service?

Thanks!

My husband has been off work the last two weeks with me. It's nice having him here but I'm ok. We're supposed to move around right : ) him taking the dogs out has been super nice . It has been kinda hard to bend down so he does help me with my clothes and he sits in the bathroom when i shower ( doesnt want me to slip) .Oh one thing though it has been nice with him giving me my blood thinner shots.

I hope you do what is best for you .

Tomorrow is day one home alone for me and next Monday I will be two weeks post op.

I don't really have anyone in my life that I want around me while I'm recovering. Do you really need 24 hour assistance??? Should I hire a service?

Thanks!

Why not? They weren't in agreement with you?

I personally needed someone there to help me get up when I used the bathroom and get out of my chair... tummy is awfully sore. Whether you hire someone or have a loved one there is up to you... but personally I would have someone there for at least a week. If you are more mobile then I was have a contigency that you can let them go early if you are feeling up to it.

Why not? They weren't in agreement with you?

More or less.

So, I guess doing it on your own is doable, just sucky? I could get one of this grabby claw things...

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I would suggest that you stay in the hospital an extra day or two if they will let you and the insurance will cover it. I had my family around and didn't need them. I'm too stubborn to ask for help;) but if I hadn't I certainly wouldn't have left the hospital in under 2 days.

The hospital will hopefully let you stay another day or two...just let them know upfront after you get to your room that you are concerned about going home alone. I stayed with my mom for four days but she didn't do much except laundry which was very helpful. You won't need much cooking at first because you'll be on liquids. I went home on day five and have two kids by myself so was cooking, cleaning, etc. It's possible.

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I had my mother around the first day home, but I ain't need her for anything. I was able to do everything on my own and take care of my two children including taking one of them to daycare 6 days after surgery. Just take your time with what ever you doing, no heaving lifting. No driving if you took pain meds... It's definitely doable just take your time , and get up and walk walk walk I'm telling you them short 15 min walks are life savers ..... Good luck and best wishes, I felt the same way you do, I didn't want anyone around me after surgery...

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My husband stayed with me for some days, but he must return tomorrow. My surgery was August 14th. I can move around, but my pain meds cause me diarriah due to sugar alcohol possibly containing sorbitol. That makes me uncomfortable and edgy all day. I don't know when the soreness will end and when this discomfort will subside. I'm hungry and I wonder now if this was a mistake? Thin or fat? Not sure? Maybe it's my discomfort talking and I'm damn tired of liquids! Sorry y'all too much complain. No sleep since 2 a.m. (TX time).

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Josie.

I hear ya on the regret but once you get to the other side of the pain the regret quickly dissipates:)

Josie.

I hear ya on the regret but once you get to the other side of the pain the regret quickly dissipates:)

I like you! That's good to hear!

What doesn't break you makes you stronger. Being married (my personal experience) it's like being alone. Thanks god I have 15 year old that helps me out a lot. I did what I had to do & got better quick.

My BF stayed with me for 2 days after I came home. I had surgery on a Monday and was back to work the following Monday. I did really well during recovery.

I think you can do it alone as long as you have minimal pain and get prepared ahead of time. I could have totally done it on my own, I was lucky to have husband and kids around, but honestly I could have done it myself. I just figured I would take advantage because I could (lazy me I know). At most you might need help for a few days but not much more, if you have pain or mobility issues. Good luck

Okay.... So prepping for foods beforehand, maybe getting a cane to help me get up and a grabby claw for picking stuff up. I think I'm gonna solo it, folks! I'm pretty physically strong, so that's worth something, yeah? Wish me luck!